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A youth pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Akolade Arowolo, has been sentenced to die by hanging for the murder of his banker wife, Titilayo.

Pastor Arowolo could not hold back his pains after the court ruling, he burst into a fit of prayer. Titilayo worked with Skye bank, whilst her husband was employed. Prosecutors were able to present compelling evidence that led to the conviction of Mr Arowolo and his sentencing by Justice Lateefat Okunu of the Ikeja High Court, he was handed a death sentence. Justice Okunu held in her over three hours judgment that evidence before the court proved that Arowolo actually murdered his wife in their matrimonial home.

Testimony in the form of a forensic report from Prof. John Oladapo Obafunwa, a pathologist, was what the court used to determine that there was no way the deceased could have stabbed herself to death. Immediately after the judgment, Arowolo fell down in the dock and started shouting “Jesus have mercy.” PM News reports that Prof Obafunwa testified that his autopsy report revealed that Titilayo was killed through 76 knife stab wounds.

There were claims by Pastor Arowolo, suggesting that his wife was possessed and inflicted injuries on herself. He noted that the knife wounds affected Titilayo’s left eye, right eye, upper chest area, right chest and collar bone. Prof. Obafunwa pointed out in his testimony that the deceased could not have inflicted such wounds on herself. To further prove its case, prosecution invited some of Titilayo’s family members who testified that Arowolo and Titilayo had always had a troubled marriage.

The family members included Titilayo’s father, George Oyakhire; sister, Ijeh and mother-in-law, Mrs Adetoun Yeside Oyakhire. The three witnesses testified that the couple lived a cat and mouse life. They claimed that the family had at several times, settled serious fights between the couple. None of the witnesses however saw what actually happened on the day Titilayo died

The Herald reports that Arowolo’s co-tenant, Adewale Adeyemi also gave evidence in the case. Arowolo’s parents testified that their son was incapable of murder

Adeyemi in his evidence said that on the day of the incident he heard a loud noise when he was in his apartment and later saw Arowolo rushing out with a deep cut in his palms. He claimed to have also seen a hammer and a knife with a broken handle in the yard. Other witnesses such a the security man at the Arowolos’ residence, Investigating Police Officer and an MTN Staff also gave evidence in the case.

Youth PastorArowolo broke down in tears, after the judge handed him the death sentence, he had claimed he was innocent of killing his wife. Having presented its case, the burden was shifted on Arowolo to defend himself.

Expectedly, Arowolo had his personal explanation as to what happened on the day Titilayo died. First, he claimed that he and his deceased wife had passionate sex for two hours and kissed on the same day she died.

He claimed that Titi stabbed herself to death on the day after they had a fight. Arowolo claimed that Titilayo was possessed by an evil spirit and inflicted several stab wounds on him before turning to herself. Arowolo’s father, Mudashiru and mother also testified of their son’s good behavior, insisting he could not have killed his wife.

They claimed that he has always been a religious person and was incapable of killing.”

This is so barbaric. It's obvious, the man could have kpai his wife. Leaving the judge with no option then handing him the judgement. There's no way she could have stabbed herself 76 times ibeg.

For some reason, I have zero sympathy for him.

Some people just they use religion cover face. They are worse than the devil.

Whatever fit of anger will make you stab your wife over 75 times. And you still dey lie sey na evil spirit possession make her stab herself

The truth is a lot of devil's are roaming about in RCCG as Pastors. This is because RCCG just ordains every dick and harry as M.O.G, once you get M.K.O. you are good to go.
Too bad

76 stab wounds. That's some monster shit right there

RCCG on the beat

Marvieduke:
A youth pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Akolade Arowolo, has been sentenced to die by hanging for the murder of his banker wife, Titilayo.

Pastor Arowolo could not hold back his pains after the court ruling, he burst into a fit of prayer. Titilayo worked with Skye bank, whilst her husband was employed. Prosecutors were able to present compelling evidence that led to the conviction of Mr Arowolo and his sentencing by Justice Lateefat Okunu of the Ikeja High Court, he was handed a death sentence. Justice Okunu held in her over three hours judgment that evidence before the court proved that Arowolo actually murdered his wife in their matrimonial home.

Testimony in the form of a forensic report from Prof. John Oladapo Obafunwa, a pathologist, was what the court used to determine that there was no way the deceased could have stabbed herself to death. Immediately after the judgment, Arowolo fell down in the dock and started shouting “Jesus have mercy.” PM News reports that Prof Obafunwa testified that his autopsy report revealed that Titilayo was killed through 76 knife stab wounds.

There were claims by Pastor Arowolo, suggesting that his wife was possessed and inflicted injuries on herself. He noted that the knife wounds affected Titilayo’s left eye, right eye, upper chest area, right chest and collar bone. Prof. Obafunwa pointed out in his testimony that the deceased could not have inflicted such wounds on herself. To further prove its case, prosecution invited some of Titilayo’s family members who testified that Arowolo and Titilayo had always had a troubled marriage.

The family members included Titilayo’s father, George Oyakhire; sister, Ijeh and mother-in-law, Mrs Adetoun Yeside Oyakhire. The three witnesses testified that the couple lived a cat and mouse life. They claimed that the family had at several times, settled serious fights between the couple. None of the witnesses however saw what actually happened on the day Titilayo died

The Herald reports that Arowolo’s co-tenant, Adewale Adeyemi also gave evidence in the case. Arowolo’s parents testified that their son was incapable of murder

Adeyemi in his evidence said that on the day of the incident he heard a loud noise when he was in his apartment and later saw Arowolo rushing out with a deep cut in his palms. He claimed to have also seen a hammer and a knife with a broken handle in the yard. Other witnesses such a the security man at the Arowolos’ residence, Investigating Police Officer and an MTN Staff also gave evidence in the case.

Youth PastorArowolo broke down in tears, after the judge handed him the death sentence, he had claimed he was innocent of killing his wife. Having presented its case, the burden was shifted on Arowolo to defend himself.

Expectedly, Arowolo had his personal explanation as to what happened on the day Titilayo died. First, he claimed that he and his deceased wife had passionate sex for two hours and kissed on the same day she died.

He claimed that Titi stabbed herself to death on the day after they had a fight. Arowolo claimed that Titilayo was possessed by an evil spirit and inflicted several stab wounds on him before turning to herself. Arowolo’s father, Mudashiru and mother also testified of their son’s good behavior, insisting he could not have killed his wife.

They claimed that he has always been a religious person and was incapable of killing.”

Stale news. This one was years ago.☹️

What if the man is innocent?

Change dealer...

BizzyJuel:
The truth is a lot of devil's are roaming about in RCCG as Pastors. This is because RCCG just ordains every dick and harry as M.O.G, once you get M.K.O. you are good to go.
Too bad

The dead can't talk...

The dead can't talk... Rip man 😟

CJStarz:
What if the man is innocent?

This is very possible. I wonder if the court established a motive for the husband to kill her. I honestly feel there is so much more about this story.

The family knew about the turbulence on the marriage and allowed her to stay till she was killed.

BizzyJuel:
The truth is a lot of devil's are roaming about in RCCG as Pastors. This is because RCCG just ordains every dick and harry as M.O.G, once you get M.K.O. you are good to go. Too bad

You mean “Money, Kudi, Owo” ? Are you implying that Enoch Adeboye & his bunch of stomach-infrastructure minions worship Money?

If so, expatiate.

He must be pardoned ...like sanda ...

CJStarz:
What if the man is innocent?

You saying the judge considered the evidence presented before him by the prosecutor and the defence, but the man is innocent?

I'm just glad you are no judge, I guess.

Why stay in a trouble marriage.

Krak:
This is very possible. I wonder if the court established a motive for the husband to kill her. I honestly feel there is so much more about this story.

From the write up, d judgement was based on assumptions. That people testifies that the couple lived like cat and dog did not necessarily mean he would kill her as a result.

budaatum:
You saying the judge consudered the evidence presented before him by the prosecutor and the defence, but the man is innocent?

I'm just glad you are no judge, I guess.

Yes, I am not a lawyer talk less of being a judge, but from the write up, d judge based his verdict on sentiment..... Which is on the fact that people testified the couple lived a cat and dog sort of life. Even if they did, it might not have amounted to the man killing her.

Marriage is not by force.

But iswap boss who have killed hundreds, raped kids and women got 20years, while another innocent farmer protecting himself from Fulani herdsman attack got death by hanging.

Our judiciary definitely needs a overhaul.

Kdon2:
Stale news. This one was years ago.☹️

As in, more than a decade ago.

How was she able to stab herself more than 12 times because no human can withstand the pain beyond maybe 8 stabs.
The pain and ruptured intestine will weaken you after 2 stabs

kingthreat:
As in, more than a decade ago.

No mind him.☹️

CJStarz:
What if the man is innocent?

He should prove it. It's almost impossible to self-stab 76 times. No be computer games

Hmmn... For him to still maintain his innocence could mean two things: either he is a psycho or he is truly innocent. 76 stab wounds is a lot, and it is only a psycho that will pull off something like that and still act cool.

However, it is very easy to determine whether he stabbed his wife or not. Was his finger prints on the knife? The neighbour who claimed they were fighting on that day should tell us how long the woman's screams lasted and whether it sounded like she was in pains.

Saying she stabbed herself because she was possessed sounds plausible because I have witnessed something like that before. But 76 stab wounds sounds like a scene from Hollywood. Regardless, I think the case should be revisited because the evidence against him sounds very weak and the judge sentenced him based on emotions.

BizzyJuel:
The truth is a lot of devil's are roaming about in RCCG as Pastors. This is because RCCG just ordains every dick and harry as M.O.G, once you get M.K.O. you are good to go.
Too bad

That church na business churcj...so long money de, u are covered

You have the guts to stab your wife 76 times but you're afraid to die.


You should gladly embrace death now to finally end your misery.

CJStarz:
What if the man is innocent?

I thought about that that also. Already, some folks up there are judging the man.

This is a very old case of more than 10 years ago, why bring it up again?