The Redeemed Christian Church of God, (RCCG), worldwide has been thrown into a mournful mood as the first child of Pastor Enoch Adejare Adeboye, RCCG General Overseer, Dare, is dead. He died in his sleep without any prior report of illness or been on medication. He was aged 42.

According to online news, TNG, Dare who pastors one of the Abuja branches of the church officiated on Sunday.

“He however asked not to be disturbed after getting home from church. He retired to his bedroom, slept but did not wake up.”

According to insider sources, “it was when his wife, Temiloluwa Adeboye, noticed her husband’s unusual sleeping hours and could not reach him on phone that she raised the alarm and he was discovered dead.”

When Dare marked his 42nd birthday in June last year, Pastor Adeboye described him as his first miracle child. He wrote on his Facebook page then:

The respected clergy said God put the devil to shame 42 years ago when Dare was born.

He prayed for the celebrant and also prayed that those seeking a miracle from God will receive it.

His post on Facebook read: “Happy birthday to my son Pst Dee prayers on your 42.

“Our first miracle child. We pray that God will keep his miraculous working power in your life and all those who needs a miracle today, will use you as a point of contact for their own in JESUS name. (Amen) love from Dad, Mom and the whole Adeboye dynasty.”

Confirming the sad development, one of the top shots in the RCCG family, said: “Shock. Disbelief. Tears. Thanksgiving. Praise. Total submission to the will of God. Pastor Dare’s death is painful, unexpected, but who dares question God?”

Meanwhile, neither Pastor Adeboye’s family nor the RCCG has yet to officially announce the sad passage of Pastor Dare.