Two Pastors, Olusola Akindele, 42 and Ayodele Bamiduro, 42, of the Lion of Judah Church of Christ, have been arrested over their alleged involvement in the murder of a female member and burial of her corpse inside the church for spiritual powers.
P.M.EXPRESS reports that the incident happened at 13, Robiyan Avenue, Robiyan, near Ijoko area were of Ogun State, where the church is located.
The suspects were arrested by the Police operatives from the Ogun State Command and detained in custody for interrogation over the alleged murder on a tip off.
Police sources stated that the woman got missing and the members of her family were searching for her to no avail until information leaked that a corpse was buried inside the church premises.
The matter was reported to the Police. The operatives moved into action and uncovered the dastardly act after the corpse of the deceased was found in a shallow grave inside the church premises.
Thus, the two Pastors, Akindele and Bamiduro, were arrested and are being investigated over their alleged involvement in the act. So far, investigation has revealed that the victim was killed for ritual purposes and the victim was later buried in the church premises after her demise.
Police sources that the Commissioner of Police has directed the Police operatives from the Homicide Department of the SCID to investigate the alleged murder and prosecute the perpetrators.
The suspects may likely be charged before the Court for the alleged conspiracy and murder under the Criminal Laws of the State. The alleged offence attracts several years of imprisonment or life imprisonment if they are found guilty but that will be after the conclusion of investigations by the Police.