Gunmen kill pastor during church service in Ogun

A prophet at the Celestial Church of Christ’s Eagle Parish in the Idiroko area of Ogun State, Yomi Adetula, has been shot dead by gunmen.

The gunmen were said to have shot the 54-year-old pastor dead during a church service at about 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, January 19, 2025.

The incident was confirmed by the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Omolola Odutola, on Sunday.

Odutola stated: “On January 19, 2025, around 10:30 a.m., the divisional police officer of Idiroko received a report that someone had been killed at a Celestial Church located along Old Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko.

“Police officers quickly arrived at the scene and discovered one Yomi Adetula, a 54-year-old man, lying face up in a pool of blood that stained his white celestial garment.

“Upon closer inspection, his body was found to be riddled with bullets, and his head was severely damaged with an axe to confirm that he was indeed dead.

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“During the police investigation, it was revealed that three men entered the church, brandished a long double-barreled gun, aimed at their target, and fired a shot that caused chaos, and the assailant escaped.

“Through the police’s efforts, the body was transported to the General Hospital morgue in Ilaro.

“There is no arrest made yet, but the police are actively working to apprehend the fleeing suspects who escaped from the church toward the border area.”

The police spokesperson said normalcy had been restored in the area, adding that potential clues would emerge in the coming days as investigations into the incident were ongoing.

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