Moris Fadehan, a 65-year-old pastor in charge of Celestial Church of Christ, Grace of Comfort Parish, Omitoto, in Osun State, was tragically killed inside his church premises around 10 am on Monday. The suspected assailant, identified as Lekan Ogundipe, who was also an assistant to the pastor, allegedly informed some individuals and the church founder about a fire in the church, leading them to discover the pastor’s remains.
According to reports, the pastor’s body was found partially burnt and lying in a pool of blood, with evident signs of violence. The Osun Police Command, through its Public Relations Officer, Yemisi Opalola, confirmed the incident, stating that the suspect was apprehended at the crime scene. The deceased’s body was subsequently taken to the OAU Teaching Hospitals Complex morgue for autopsy, as the police launched an investigation into the matter.
Opalola stated, “At about 10:15 am on Monday, one Moris Fadehan… was killed by one Lekan… Upon arrival, his body was found in a pool of blood. Marks of violence were also discovered on the body of the deceased. The suspect was arrested at the scene of the crime. Remains of the deceased were deposited at the OAUTHC morgue for autopsy.”
The motive behind the murder and further details surrounding the incident are yet to be disclosed as the investigation progresses.
