Police in Lagos state arrests a pastor for the murder of a 7 year old boy

A pastor by the name Adedoyin Oyekan was arrested yesterday by the Lagos state command along with one Eric,who is said to be an accomplice to the beheading of a seven year old boy in Ikorodu area of Lagos state.


The duo were arrested at Odokekere,Odogunyan area of Lagos state,after they were rescued from being lynched by angry mobs who accused the pastor of burying the boy's head in his church.

Based on information from residents and eyewitnesses,a seven year old boy was allegedly kidnapped by the father's friend and taken to Odoguyan in Ikorodu to an unknown pastor were the boy was killed.

Adedoyin Oyekan

''The boy's father asked his friend where his son was and he responded that he has already told him to go back home,which was a lie.They killed the boy and beheaded him.

''They buried his head underneath the altar of the pastor's church.The father's friend was arrested,it was at that point he confessed to what they did with the boy.

''They exhumed the head and brought them all to the station.At the police station,the officers were saying that they are waiting for the Commissioner of Police.The Ayangburen of Ikorodu,Oba Kabir Adewale Shotobi,said he would make sure the perpetrators are brought to justice.''

The police command spokesman,Assistant Superintendent of Police,Olarinde Famous-Cole while briefing newsmen saiid:

''On investigation,one of the suspects,Eric confessed to the crime.He led a team of policemen to Odokekere-Odogunyan to apprehend Oyekan,who later led the team to where the seven year old boy was beheaded and his head buried.

'' They hid the body inside a canal.Investigations has commenced and the case would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department,Panti,Yaba,Lagos.''