Unknown Gunmen shot dead a Pastor after invading a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Idiroko, Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, on Sunday.
The invasion of the church and shooting by the assailants led to the tragic death of 54-year-old Prophet Yomi Adetula.
The assailants reportedly stormed the CCC Eagle Parish along Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko, around 10:30 AM and opened fire during the service.
The three gunmen reportedly targeted Adetula, shooting him multiple times and subsequently mangling his head with an axe.
Police spokesperson Omolola Odutola confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday afternoon.
“Police officers raced to the scene and found Yomi Adetula, male, aged 54 years, lying lifeless in a pool of blood, his white celestial garment stained
“Upon careful observation, his body was riddled with bullets, and his head was not spared. To ensure the victim was truly dead, it was mangled with an axe.”
Further investigation revealed that the three men entered the church, brandished a long double-barrel gun, aimed at their target, and fired a shot that brought the deceased down.
The spokesperson added that the corpse had been deposited at the General Hospital Morgue in Ilaro and the police are on the trail of the suspects, who fled into the border area following the attack.
“Normalcy has been restored, and we anticipate revealing possible clues in the coming days as the investigation into this very sad occurrence has begun,” Odutola concluded.
Daily Trust
