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Idiroko, Ogun state – A 54-year-old prophet, Yomi Adetula, has been shot dead by gunmen inside a Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) in Idiroko, Ipokia local government Area of Ogun state.
The gunmen stormed the church and opened fire during the service around 10:30am on Sunday, January 19.
The gunmen stormed the church and opened fire during the service
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The tragic incident happened at the CCC Eagle Parish along Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko, Daily Trust reports.
It was gathered that the gunmen numbering three shot at Adetula and mangled his head with an axe.
The state Police Spokesman, Omolola Odutola, in a statement on Sunday afternoon, said:
“Police officers raced to the scene and saw Yomi Adetula, ‘M’, aged 54 years lifeless in the pool of blood which stained his white celestial garment lying face up.
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“On careful observation, his body was riddled with bullets and his head was not speared… to ensure the victim was really dead, it was mangled with axe.”
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