Nigerian Prophet Shot Dead During Church Service

A Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) located in Idiroko, within the Ipokia Local Government Area of Ogun State, was reportedly attacked on Sunday, resulting in the death of a 54-year-old Prophet, Yomi Adetula.

Henzodaily learnt that the attackers arrived at the CCC Eagle Parish on Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko, at approximately 10:30 AM and opened fire during the ongoing service.

According to Daily Trust, the three gunmen specifically targeted Adetula, inflicting fatal injuries, including a severe blow to his head with an axe.

The State Command Police Spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the occurrence of this tragic event in a statement released on Sunday afternoon.

“Police officers raced to the scene and saw on Yomi Adetula, ‘M’, aged 54 years lifeless in the pool of blood which stained his white celestial garment lying face up.

“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.

“On police inquiry, the information further gathered that three men came into the church, brought out long double barrel gun aimed at their target and fire a shot that brought the deceased down,” she said.

The Police Publicist said the corpse had been deposited at the General Hospital Morgue, Ilaro.

She added that the command had begun moves to arrest the suspects who fled into the border area.

“Normalcy has been restored while possible clue will be revealed in the coming days as investigation has been launched into the very sad occurrence,” Odutola said.