A 54- year - old Prophet of the Celestial Church of Christ, Yomi Adetula has been reportedly killed by three unknown gunmen who attacked the CCC, Hebrew Parish, Idi-Iroko early part of today, during a service.
According to a statement made available to Newslife from the office of the Spokesperson of the Ogun State Command, Eleweran, CSP Omolola Odutola, the dare devil assailants stormed the church while the Sunday service was ongoing, killed the victim and escaped.
The statement reads; "A prophet from the Celestial Church of Christ's Eagle parish was shot by unidentified gunmen who opened fire during an active church service and then escaped.
"On January 19, 2025, around 10:30 AM, 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.
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 is actively working to apprehend the fleeing suspects who escaped from the church toward the border area.
"Normalcy has been restored in the area, and potential clues are expected to emerge in the coming days as investigations into this tragic incident are underway" the statement ended.
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