Gunmen kill worshipper during church service in Kwara

Unknown gunmen have killed Sina Babarinde, an Ilorin-based estate agent at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Word Parish, Basin Road, Ilorin, Kwara State.

The incident happened during the 7:00 am church service of the RCCG.

The Kwara state police command confirmed the incident on Monday.

Okasanmi Ajayi, a spokesperson of the command, said the deceased was shot dead during a church service at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Living Word Parish, Basin Road, Ilorin.

“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,” Ajayi said.

“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 said Tuesday Assayomo, the commissioner of police, has directed an investigation into the matter.

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He 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,” he said.

“People should not entertain any fear as the police and other security agencies are working towards unravelling 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 security agents have been deployed to strategic places in the metropolis, including worship centres, to prevent a recurrence.

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