There was drama at a church in Bamburi, Mombasa today (Sunday) after a pastor stabbed his wife to death before committing suicide during church service.

Pastor Elisha Misiko of Ground For Jesus Church unleashed a knife at the pulpit where he was sitting together with his wife and stabbed her on the back and head, the pastor is said to then immediately committed suicide by slitting his throat using a knife.

Kisauni Police Commander Julius Kiragu confirmed the incident saying investigations into the incident that occurred at 10am are underway.

The wife died later at the Coast general hospital where she was receiving treatment. The two are said to have had a domestic row.