Unknown gunmen have shot dead a prophet of the Celestial Church of Christ, in Odo Eran, Idiroko area of Ogun State.
The 54-year-old victim, who was identified as Yomi Adetula, was of the
Eagle Parish.
He was shot at about 10:30am on Sunday, during a church service; his head was also broken with an axe.
It was learnt that the three assailants came into the church, brought out a long double barrel gun, shot the victim and fled the scene.
Omolola Odutola, the state police spokesperson, confirmed incident , adding that the deceased was found in the pool of his blood.
“Police officers raced to the scene and saw one Yomi Adetula, male, aged about 54yrs lifeless in the pool of his own blood which stained his white celestial garment, lying face up.
“On careful observation, his body was riddled with blets and his head was not speared, to ensure the victim was really dead it was mangled with axe.
“On police inquiry, information further revealed that three men came into the church, brought out long double barrel gun, aimed at their target and fired a shot that brought the deceased down.”
According to Odutola the remains of the victim were deposited at the General Hospital morgue, Ilaro, investigation into the dastardly act and a manhunt for the fleeing perpetrators had commenced.
