A 54-year-old prophet of the Celestial Church of Christ’s Eagle Parish was shot and killed by gunmen during a Sunday service in the Odo Eran Idiroko area of Ogun State.
The gunmen fired at the cleric while the service was in progress, before fleeing the scene.
The police spokesperson in Ogun State, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the incident in a statement issued from Abeokuta on Sunday.
“On January 19, 2025, at approximately 10:30 AM, the Divisional Police Officer of Idiroko received a report about a killing at a Celestial Church located along Old Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko,” she said.
Upon arriving at the church, officers found Yomi Adetula, the 54-year-old victim, lying face-up in a pool of blood, his white celestial garment stained.
Further examination revealed that his body had multiple bullet wounds, and his head showed signs of severe damage from an axe, confirming his death.
The investigation showed that three men had entered the church, brandishing a long double-barreled gun.
They aimed at their target, fired a shot, and caused chaos before fleeing the scene.
Odutola confirmed that no arrests had been made but reassured the public that police are working to capture the suspects, who are believed to have fled toward the border area.
The deceased prophet’s body has been taken to the General Hospital Morgue in Ilaro.
