The Lagos State Police Command has sealed a church in connection with the suspected murder of Adedamola Ogunbode, a 28-year-old graduate of Lagos State University (LASU).
Command spokesperson, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, confirmed the action during a press briefing on Monday at the command headquarters in Ikeja. He explained that the church was sealed to prevent possible mob violence, following intelligence reports that some individuals were planning to attack and burn the premises in retaliation.
“The church was sealed to secure it as a crime scene and to prevent any destruction. Investigators may need to revisit the site multiple times to gather necessary evidence,” Hundeyin stated.
So far, three suspects—including the pastor and two others—have been arrested and are currently in custody at the State Criminal Investigation Department. The police are also pursuing five more suspects, two of whom are believed to have fled to the Benin Republic.
Hundeyin noted that the case has escalated from a missing person’s report to a suspected homicide. Investigators are actively working to locate the victim’s body and determine the circumstances surrounding his death.
Further investigations have revealed suspicious financial transactions linked to the case, with money transferred from Ogunbode’s bank account to accounts belonging to five suspects, three of whom are now in custody.
Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Owohunwa Jimoh, assured the public that the case would be thoroughly investigated and that all those responsible would face justice. He also urged residents to remain calm and avoid any actions that could hinder the ongoing investigation.
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