A woman in Nigeria was set on fire by a pastor while he allegedly tried to perform a deliverance on the woman to "rid her of demonic evil."

Sakura Owodunni, 21, has severe burns following the Aug. 17 incident in Ogun State in southwestern Nigeria, Faithwire reports.

According to PUNCH Metro, a pastor invited Owudunni to the Cherubim and Seraphim Maberu Parish for a "special prayer" and instructed her to bring perfume, eggs and a candle with her.

When she arrived, he poured the perfume on her and then lit the candle, starting a fire that burned her chest, shoulder and legs.

SP Omolola Odutola, a public relations officer for authorities, told PUNCH Metro an investigation is ongoing. The pastor has also been arrested.

"Our men have arrested the suspect," Odutola said. "The case will be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department after the preliminary investigation is perfected."

Odutola also added that Owodduni was left to pay for the medical expenses of the treatment and hospitalization.

"The lady was said to have been abandoned to fend for her medical bills after the incident. The victim has been taken to the hospital for medical attention," Odutola said.

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