A policeman and a commercial motorcyclist have been confirmed dead in Akure when angry youths burnt down Sotitobire Miracle Church in Akure Ondo state on Wednesday.
The youths stormed the church after the corpse of a one- year- old boy declared missing in the church some weeks ago was reportedly exhumed.
The policeman was killed by a mob at the scene of the incident while the motorcyclist was allegedly shot dead by a stray bullet.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Ondo state command, Mr. Femi Joseph confirmed the development to our correspondent on phone.
In November, Gold Kolawole, the baby, was declared missing during a church service.
According to sources within the church, the boy who was at the children’s department of the church could not be found after the service.
Modupe Kolawole, mother of the child and member of the church, said she suspects foul play in the disappearance of her son.
Alfa Babatunde, founder of the church, was arrested following the incident, and he has been in the custody of the DSS.
He was arrested based on a petition written by the parents of the missing child.
