LASU Graduate Allegedly Murdered by Pastor Weeks Before Convocation

• Ogubode Adedamola, a 28-year-old LASU graduate, was allegedly murdered by a pastor, dashing his hopes of attending the 2025 convocation
• Investigations revealed N1.5 million was transferred from Adedamola’s account on the day he went missing, with portions traced to the pastor and his daughter
• The victim’s body was found buried near the church, and a gun and axe were reportedly recovered from the suspect

The dream of 28-year-old Ogubode Adedamola to celebrate his academic achievement alongside his peers at Lagos State University’s (LASU) April 3rd, 2025, convocation has come to a devastating end following reports of his alleged murder, with a pastor emerging as the prime suspect.

Authorities have apprehended Evangelist Whepetoji Babaniyeh in connection with the case, according to sources.

However, Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that he had no official confirmation regarding the arrest, the Vanguard reported.

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Adedamola, who earned his degree in Political Science Education in 2024, was also the founder of Horlar Edu Consultancy, an education-focused business operating within LASU.

He was last seen on January 16, 2025, before he was declared missing.

His girlfriend, who requested anonymity, recalled their last conversation, saying he had informed her that he was near the CCC Ileri Oluwa Parish, LASU 2, and would call her back. That call never came, raising initial concerns about his whereabouts.

Following her report, law enforcement officers visited the church, where the pastor allegedly denied any knowledge of Adedamola’s presence or disappearance.

Investigators later obtained the missing graduate’s bank statements, revealing that N1.5 million was transferred from his account on the day he vanished.

Tracing the funds, police discovered that portions of the money had been deposited into accounts belonging to the pastor and his daughter.

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Clergyman initially denied receiving funds

Students of LASU who spoke with Vanguard claimed that the suspect initially rejected allegations of receiving money from the deceased.

However, when confronted with banking records, he reportedly altered his statement, asserting that the funds were given as a Thanksgiving offering. This contradiction led to his detention for further questioning.

Further searches led to a grim discovery—Adedamola’s body was found buried near the church premises. Authorities also recovered a firearm and an axe at the location, deepening suspicions about the circumstances surrounding his death

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Source: Legit.ng