A 60-year-old pastor, Mr. Joseph Adebo, has been killed by armed robbers who unleashed terror on residents of Oke Ela area in Ilaro, Ogun State.
Punch learnt that the pastor was shot in the chest and his left arm by the robbers. It was further gathered that Adebo was pastor in charge of a Pentecostal church situated at Powerline, Oke Ela in Ilaro.
Our correspondent learnt that the robbery gang, whose number has yet to be ascertained, stormed the area around 3am of Saturday, October 4. They were said to have fired several gunshots into the air to scare the residents as they went from one apartment to the other, dispossessing residents of their valuables.
Punch learnt that when they got to Adebo’s church, an argument reportedly ensued between the robbers and the pastor during which he was shot dead, while the assailants were said to have quickly taken to their heels.
The Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, while confirming the death, said the police were still working on a lead to get the robbers. He said,
“The case was reported to the Ilaro Police Division. The pastor was killed by the robbers during their operation. Unfortunately, no suspect has been arrested as of now, but we have a lead we are working on. I do not want to disclose names so that our investigation will not be jeopardised.” A resident of Oke Ela area, who begged to remain anonymous, said that Adebo might have been alone on the church premises, adding that the clergy was shot dead probably because he did not ‘cooperate’ with the robbers.
He said, “The robbers came in the early hours of the morning. No one really knew their number. They were moving around houses, and they did not even spare the church. No service was going on in the church, but the pastor was around. I think he was also the only person in the building. “He might have been shot because he argued with the robbers. Some neighbours believed he was eavesdropping on the robbers’ conversation, and had wanted to raise the alarm. But when they found out, they got infuriated and one of them shot him, leading to instant death.” Another resident who gave his name as Olufemi, said neighbours were shocked when they woke up in the morning and found the pastor’s corpse inside the church.
He said , “When it was morning, we found him in a pool of blood right inside the church building. Everyone was shocked at the sight. After all the commotion, we reported the incident at the Ilaro Police Station.”
Posted: at 21-10-2014 06:17 AM (10 years ago) | Newbie
morgrawl231 at 21-10-2014 07:02 AM (10 years ago) (m)
THIS IS TOO BAD,,,,,, RIP,,,,PASTOR
Posted: at 21-10-2014 07:02 AM (10 years ago) | Hero
Foxtroft at 21-10-2014 02:30 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Killing a man of God? This is too bad; for doing this my prayer is that may God grant these robbers reprobate hearts so that they will have no reason to repent until their measures are full. May they continue to thread on the paths that lead to destruction, eternal damnation, and hell fire. May the wrath of God continue to haunt them throughout the remaining days of their life. As they unleashed sorrow and mourning on the family of this pastor, may they continue to feed on the bread of sorrow until they meet their own demise. May they continue to walk in the valley of shadow of death where the merciful hands of God almighty will deliberately fail to reach them. At the end of their life, when they die may their soul never find any reason to rest in peace. If you agree, type three amen.
Posted: at 21-10-2014 02:30 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Foxtroft at 21-10-2014 08:15 PM (10 years ago) (m)
Quote from: bashoo8888 on 21-10-2014 03:14 PM
See his Hipotatamos body... Lyk frog wey carry bele
You are a heartless monster and a moron. You are definitely a dissapointment among God's creation with this response of yours. You need to ask God for forgiveness
Posted: at 21-10-2014 08:15 PM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
Azubuike1 at 22-10-2014 03:45 AM (10 years ago) (m)
@bashoo8888: May the bread of sorrow that befell this Pastor's family, be upon you and your generations, forever. Amen. It is so repugnant that simply because you have access to 1000 Naira blackberry phone, you mocked a man of God, even in death. If you're that handsome or beautiful, why didn't you include a profile picture, rather than use a pseudo name.? Whether you're a man or woman, it shall not be well with you. It shall soon be your father's turn to die violently, the way of this Pastor. May the pastor's soul RIP. Amen
Posted: at 22-10-2014 03:45 AM (10 years ago) | Upcoming
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