Ogun Pastor and Wife Die in Domestic Tragedy

A Celestial Church of Christ pastor, Bidemi Odukoya, and his wife have died following a reported domestic dispute at Ogooluwa community in Akiode Ibogun, Ifo Local Government Area of Ogun State. Odukoya reportedly served as the shepherd of Iri Orun Parish, which was associated with the couple. The incident occurred in the early hours of August 31, 2026, leaving residents shocked.

According to community accounts reported by Blueprint, residents were alerted during the early morning hours and subsequently discovered that the pastor’s wife had died at their residence. Police reportedly visited the scene, documented the circumstances and began preliminary investigations, while Odukoya was initially nowhere to be found.

Later that morning, residents reportedly received information that Odukoya had also died after an incident along the Ifo section of the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway. Community leaders said the police subsequently took over the matter as investigators began working to establish what happened and the circumstances surrounding both deaths.

Community representatives also said the couple had lived in the area for several years and were generally regarded as known members of the community. Residents reportedly became aware of alleged marital difficulties only after the tragedy. Some community sources linked the dispute to allegations of infidelity, although these claims have not been independently established.

The Ogun State Police Command confirmed that it was investigating the incident. Deputy Police Public Relations Officer ASP Opeyemi Oluborode said the case file was being transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department for a more detailed investigation. Authorities are expected to establish the facts surrounding the deaths as the inquiry continues.