Pastor Francis A.M. Mambu, General Overseer of Faith Healing Bible Church, has been exonerated in the death of his 9-year-old son, Jeremiah John Mambu.

The boy’s body was exhumed on November 30th, 2024, and a post-mortem examination conducted by a team of medical experts, including the country’s lead pathologist, Dr. Simeon Owizz Koroma. The examination concluded that the primary cause of death was accidental drowning.

Initial allegations say Jeremiah’s death was alleged to be a deliberate act of ritual murder by his father Pastor Mambu, but the investigation has now shifted focus to a group of boys who were swimming with Jeremiah on the day of the incident. Police believe that one of these boys pushed Jeremiah into a river, leading to his tragic death.

The suspect, who has not been named, is believed to have fled the country due to threats.

Pastor Mambu had previously expressed concerns for the safety of his family, including his daughter, Grace, whom he sent to the United States for protection.