Ilorin based estate agent, Babarinde shot dead during RCCG Sunday service

It was horror on Sunday at the Redeemed Christian Church of God, Living Word Parish, Basin Road, Ilorin on Sunday as a popular estate agent, Sina Babarinde got shot during Sunday service.

Babarinde, 61 was killed by gunmen on Sunday morning by gunmen after he was called on phone, he walked out of the church to receive the call, the sound of gunshots rented the air, which drew the attention of the congregation.

When the congregation got to the scene, he was already in the pool of his blood having being shot on the head.

Reacting to the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Okasanmi Ajayi, confirmed the incident saying the Investigation was ongoing bring perpetrators to book.

PPRO said he was killed during the 7:00 am church service of the RCCG.

Ajayi assured the public that the Investigation which was direct s by the Commissioner of Police would yield results, stressing that the shells of the bullet used in killing the deceased have been recovered and the corpse has been deposited at the UITH for postmortem.

“People should not entertain any fear as the police and other security agencies are working towards unraveling the situation surrounding the incident towards arresting the perpetrators and ensuring that the security of lives and property of our people are well protected.”

He also said that men of the Nigeria Police have already been deployed to strategic places in the metropolis, including worship centres, to prevent such reoccurrence assuring residents to go about their lawful businesses.