Police begins investigation into killing of RCCG member during church service

Abiodun OBA

The Kwara State Police Command has begun discreet investigation into the killing of Sina Babarinde, an Ilorin-based Estate Agent and a member of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG).

Spokesperson of the command, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, said that Babarinde was shot dead by gunmen during a church service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Word Parish, Basin Road, Ilorin.

According to him, the incident happened during the 7:00 am church service of the RCCG.

“Late Sina Babarinde was called on the 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.”

The PPRO who disclosed that the commissioner of Police, Mr. Tuesday Assayomo, directed a discreet investigation into the matter, added 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,” Ajayi, said.

He also said that men of the operatives have already been deployed to strategic places in the metropolis, including worship centers to prevent such reoccurrence.