Tragedy struck on January 19, 2025, when unidentified gunmen opened fire during a church service at the Celestial Church of Christ’s Hebrew parish in Idiroko, Ogun State. The prophet, identified as Yomi Adetula, 54, was shot and killed in the attack.
According to the police report, the divisional police officer of Idiroko received a distress call around 10:30 AM, reporting a killing at the Celestial Church located along Old Baggage Road, Odo Eran, Idiroko. Police officers quickly arrived at the scene to find Adetula’s body lying in a pool of blood, wearing his white celestial garment.
Upon closer inspection, the police discovered that Adetula’s body was riddled with bullets, and his head was severely damaged with an axe. The police investigation revealed that three men entered the church, brandished a long double-barreled gun, aimed at their target, and fired a shot, causing chaos. The assailants then escaped.
The police have transported Adetula’s body to the General Hospital morgue in Ilaro. While no arrests have been made yet, the police are actively working to apprehend the fleeing suspects who escaped from the church toward the border area.
CSP Omolola Odutola, the Police Public Relations Officer, Ogun State Police Command Headquarters, Eleweran, Abeokuta, confirmed the incident. 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 police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and assist in the investigation. The motive behind the killing is still unclear, but the police are working to unravel the circumstances surrounding the tragic event.
The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, and the police are working to reassure residents that they are doing everything possible to ensure their safety and bring the perpetrators to justice.
