Residents of Abule Egba, Lagos State, were thrown into shock following the arrest of a local pastor, who was accused of killing his landlady’s 17-year-old son, and secretly burying him inside a room in his apartment.
According to sources, the tragic incident unfolded on Thursday, September 5, 2024, when the landlady, raised an alarm after noticing the unusual disappearance of her son. She revealed that her son was last seen entering the pastor’s apartment, but never came out.
After a thorough search, residents confronted Pastor Dennis, who initially denied any wrongdoing. However, further investigations and a foul smell coming from his room led to the discovery of a freshly dug grave. To the horror of the community, the lifeless body of young boy was exhumed from the shallow grave inside the pastor’s room.
Police officers were immediately called to the scene and arrested Pastor Dennis. Upon interrogation, he confessed to the crime, stating that it was a result of a spiritual ritual gone wrong.
The community has expressed outrage over the incident, as many were shocked to learn of the pastor’s involvement in such a heinous act.
The police have assured the public that a thorough investigation will be conducted to uncover the full details of the crime. Meanwhile, Pastor Dennis is in custody at the state police headquarters and will be charged to court soon.
