Suspect Arrested After Gospel Singer and Three Others Found Dead in Ajah Music Studio

The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspect following the deaths of gospel singer Matthew Ogundele and three others inside a music studio in Ajah, Lagos. The victims also include Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and blogger Matthew Awosanya, popularly known as JoesTv.

The four were discovered on Wednesday at a studio within the HFP Shopping Complex along the Abraham Adesanya axis. Lagos State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Abimbola Adebisi, confirmed that the case, initially reported at the Ajah Police Division, has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, for further investigation.

“One suspect, identified as the organiser of the event, is currently in custody. Investigation is ongoing, and we are awaiting the autopsy report,” Adebisi said.

Police said the studio owner, Akintayo Akinbola, reported that the deceased were part of a gospel music crew invited to perform at a birthday praise event organised by his wife. The artistes had stayed overnight in the studio after their performance. The following morning, the owner found the studio door locked from the inside and discovered the victims upon forcing it open.

Investigators found no visible signs of violence on the bodies. The victims were confirmed dead at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, and their remains have been deposited at the hospital mortuary for autopsy. The incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with calls for a thorough investigation and justice for the victims.

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