Tragedy in Lagos Church as Man Sl*ts Woman's Thr*at in Church Premises (Photo)

Holy Cross Cathedral (Photo: Afeez Hanafi)

The gallant operatives of the Nigerian Police in Lagos State has arrested a national of Burkina Faso identified as Laday Wendipanga, for allegedly slithing the throat and killing one Adepeju Disu with a knife while she was asleep on the premises of Holy Cross Cathedral on Lagos Island area of the state.

According to a report by Punch Metro, the killer suspect reportedly inflicted several cuts on the body of the victim and dragged her corpse to a corner on the premises, where it was discovered by a member of the church, who raised the alarm.

It was gathered that a vigil was ongoing in the church on Friday, November 4, when the incident happened as the police from the Lion Building Police Division removed the remains and arrested the suspect.

Speaking to a correspondent on condition of anonymity, a mechanic in the church’s vicinity, said the victims were mentally ill, adding that Disu usually passed the night in the church.

“Both of them are mentally ill. They were being taken care of by the church. A vigil was going on that day when the incident happened. I learnt that she (Wendipanga) went to where the woman was sleeping on the church premises and slit her throat with a knife,” he said.

Also speaking to a reporter, a resident of the area, simply identified as Daniel, said Disu moved to the church after a building she inhabited on Lagos Island was demolished.

Another resident, who did not want her name in print, disclosed further that the remains were dumped in a dustbin on the premises. She said, “I learnt she had a disagreement with the suspect earlier, but I don’t know what it was all about.”

However, Obi’s colleague, who declined to give his name, denied that the woman was murdered on the church premises, saying it was a rumour.

He said, “I was on duty; nothing like that happened. Apart from you, somebody also came here to inquire about it. I have been on duty from the beginning of this month. I am a security man. If anything happens, I will tell you.”

The Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Dolapo Badmos, confirmed the incident, adding that the case had been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department, Yaba.

She said, “The information we have is that the victim, Adepeju Disu, and the suspect, Laday Wendipanga from Burkina Faso, lived around the church. They seem to be mentally ill. Investigation will reveal more on that, especially on the side of the suspect. We need to do medical evaluation. The body was seen on thes church premises. The case has been transferred to SCIID, Yaba, for discreet investigation.”