One other person was reportedly shot during the operation on Saturday.
The gunmen, who were suspected to be kidnappers, allegedly invaded the church auditorium and residence of the victims including the late pastor’s wife who operates a store in the area.
A community leader, Rasaki Zubair, in an interview with our correspondent on Sunday said, “The kidnappers killed Mrs Olawale while another victim who was also shot is battling for life in a hospital as of now.
“The abductors also went away with the aide of the late pastor’s wife and another male victim.”
Several calls to the Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, were not answered on Sunday.
Although the command is yet to appoint a spokesperson following the retirement of Ajayi Okasanmi, a senior officer who confided in our correspondent confirmed the incident.
“We are trying to get details about the incident for now please,” he said.
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