Crime

Gunmen Murder Prophet During Church Service

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By Oluwatoyin Adegoke 

Gunmen have murdered a 54-year-old prophet and leader of the Ogun State local security outfit, SO SAFE CORPS, Yomi Adetula during Sunday service at his church in the Idiroko area of the state.

The gunmen numbering about six were said to have attacked and killed him while preaching on the pulpit, while worshippers scampered for safety from the Celestial Church of Christ Parish. 

The State’s Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola who confirmed the incident in Abeokuta, maintained that the deceased’s body was riddled with bullets and deep cuts were inflicted on his head.

The police spokesperson said the corpse had been deposited at the morgue of the General Hospital, Ilaro and efforts were ongoing to arrest the fleeing suspects who reportedly escaped towards the border area. 

Speaking on the incident, the State Commander of the So-Safe Corps, Mr  Soji Ganzallo, who described the death as a tragic loss also urged anyone with information to assist in the ongoing investigation.

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Religion

Cleric Cautions Christians against Shortcuts to Wealth

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Senior Evangelist Oluwafemi Oduse of Celestial Church of Christ, Orísun Iye Parish, New Garage, Ibadan says Christians should not allow worldly materials to make them miss eternal life. 

Senior Evangelist Oduse said this while delivering the Palm Sunday sermon at Celestial Church of Christ, Beulah Wonderful Parish, Alexander, Àpáta, Ibadan. 
According to the minister of God, people have been divinely ordained to be successful in their sojourn in the world, stressing the need for them to desist from looking for shortcuts to wealth. 
Senior Evangelist Oduse equally called on Christians to always give praise to God regardless of their situations. 

Members of Celestial Church of Christ, Beulah Wonderful Parish had earlier embarked on road evangelism, while distributing tracts and palm fronds to members of the public as part of activities to commemorate Palm Sunday. 
Olaolu Fawole