Adesakin Adefemi
The mystery surrounding the disappearance of a 28-year-old graduate, Ogubode Quadri Adedamola, has ended in tragedy as his remains were discovered buried near the premises of the Celestial Church of Christ (CCC) Ileri Oluwa Parish, LASU 2.
Adedamola, a graduate of the Political Science Education Department at Lagos State University (LASU) and CEO of Horlar Edu Consultancy, was declared missing on January 16, 2025.
According to his girlfriend, Adedamola had called her on the day he disappeared, saying he was in front of the church and would call her back later.
However, he never did, prompting concerns about his whereabouts.
Upon receiving the report, the police visited the church, where the presiding shepherd, Sup. Evang. Whepetoji Babaniyeh, denied any knowledge of Adedamola’s visit or disappearance.
As investigations progressed, a breakthrough emerged when Adedamola’s bank statement revealed that ₦1.5 million had been transferred from his account on the day he vanished.
A portion of the funds was traced to the bank accounts of the shepherd, his daughter, and others. Initially, Babaniyeh denied receiving any money, but when confronted with evidence, he claimed it was a “thanksgiving offering.”
The case took a shocking turn when Adedamola’s body was discovered buried near the church premises, allegedly under the supervision of the shepherd. The police also recovered **a gun and an axe from Babaniyeh, further implicating him in the crime.
Following these revelations, the pastor has been detained as investigations continue. The discovery has sparked widespread outrage, with calls for justice over the brutal killing of the young entrepreneur.
Authorities have urged anyone with relevant information to come forward to aid in unravelling the full circumstances of the case.
