– The Ogun state police command has
arrested 236 people inside the auditorium at the Redemption Camp – The command
said the raid on the worship centre followed reports that criminals use the
auditorium as a safe haven after committing crime The Redemption Camp of the
Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) has been invaded by the Ogun state
police command over reports that people with questionable character use the
auditorium as refuge.
In the raid which occurred on
Thursday, June 16, 236 people inside the auditorium were arrested by the
police, New Telegraph reports. According to the state spokesperson, DSP Muyiwa
Adejobi, the raid on the worship centre followed series of reports and intelligence
gathering that people with questionable character use the auditorium as a safe
haven after committing crime. Adejobi said, “Our men carried out the raid in
the early hours of Thursday after a series of report that criminals have taken
the RCCG Auditorium at Kilometre 46, Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, as hideout. “As
early as 2am, they arrested 236 persons, 165 are males while 71 are females.
“The suspects are currently being
screened. Those who have genuine reason to be at the auditorium for prayer
would be released while those who cannot identify themselves would be
prosecuted,” the police spokesman added. In another development, Cardinal
Olubunmi Okojie has told President Muhammadu Buhari not to take the goodwill he
is currently enjoying from Nigerians for granted. Okojie, who spoke during his
80th birthday celebration which took place at the Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos,
on Thursday, June 16, also urged the president to do all that is necessary now
to revamp the economy before things get out of hands, Daily Independent
reports.
Police invade RCCG Redemption Camp.
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