Crime

Gunmen kill estate agent during church service

Gunmen on Monday took their delvish act to Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Word Parish, Basin Road, Ilorin, Kwara State Capital, killing an estate agent during service.

Penpushing reports that, Kwara State Police Command Public Relations Officer, Okasanmi Ajayi who confirmed the incident said the incident happened during the 7:00 a.m. church service in the town

“Late Sina Babarinde was called on phone and as he walked out of the church to receive the call, the sound of gunshots rented the air, which drew the attention of the congregation. As at the time the congregation got out of the church to see what was happening, it was discovered that the estate agent was already in the pool of his own blood. It was discovered that he was shot on the head”,Ajayi said

Penpushing further reports that, the police spokesman said that the commissioner of Police, Tuesday Assayomo, has directed discreet investigation into the matter, adding that  the shells of the bullet used in killing the deceased have been recovered.

“The corpse has been deposited at the University of Ilorin Teaching Hospital (UITH) mortuary for postmortem. People should not entertain any fear as the police and other security agencies are working towards unraveling the situation surrounding the incident. This is towards arresting the perpetrators and ensuring that security of lives and property of our people are well protected,” he said.

Penpushing further reports that, Ajayi disclosed  that men of the operatives have already been deployed to strategic places in the metropolis, including worship centres to prevent such reoccurrence.

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