Two Christian clerics have been arrested over alleged killing of a woman for ritual purpose in Robiyan area of Ijoko area of Ogun State.
The two persons – Olusola Akindele (42 years old) and Ayodele Bamiduro.
Akindele is said to be a prophet who works as a bricklayer while Bamiduro is the pastor in charge of the Lion of Judah Church of Christ at Robiyan.
They allegedly conspired and killed a woman identified as Iya Anu.
Iyan Anu was said to be Akindele’s girlfriend.
Speaking with journalists on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Ahmed Iliyasu, disclosed that the suspects cut off the head and arms of the woman and buried them at the back of the Lion of Judah Church of Christ.
The remaining body was reportedly dumped inside an uncompleted building behind Akindele’s house.
The Commissioner of Police said, however, that the case was reported to the Police at Agbado by the Baale of Igbore Robiyan town.
The baale was said to have, on August 10, reported that a headless body was found decomposing in an uncompleted building in the area.
Following the report, the police in Agbado commenced investigation which culminated in the arrest of the two suspects.
“On interrogation, Olusola Akindele, who claimed to be a prophet in a church, confessed that the victim was his woman friend, who he identified simply as Iya Aanu. He stated further that they have been dating for two years.
“On that fateful day, the deceased came to visit him as usual and after they made love, he surreptitiously brought out a cudgel and smashed her head.
“He later cut her head and arms, after which he dumped the remains into the uncompleted building behind his residence. The severed head and two arms of the victims were buried at the back of Lion of Judah Church of Christ at number 13, Robiyan Avenue, belonging to Ayodele Bamiduro,” said the Commissioner of Police.
Ilyasu who said investigation were ongoing, stated that the two men would soon be charged to court.
