Studio owner held after gospel artiste and crew found dead in Lagos
Matthew Ogundele, known as Segun Praise, and three others were found dead in a Lagos music studio. The Lagos State Police Command has arrested a suspect, identified as the organiser of the event the victims attended. The incident has caused outrage, with friends and colleagues demanding a thorough investigation. The cause of death is still unknown, with possibilities including generator fumes or food poisoning.
What happened
- Matthew Ogundele (Segun Praise), Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and Matthew Awosanya (JoesTv) were found dead inside a studio in the Abraham Adesanya area of Ajah, Lagos.
- The victims had attended a three-day virtual birthday praise programme organised by Olanireti Akinbola.
- The studio owner, Akintayo Akinbola, reported the incident to the police and is currently in custody.
- Police found no marks of violence on the bodies, and the corpses were taken to Mainland Hospital, Yaba for autopsy.
- The incident has led to calls for justice, with associates alleging that the event organiser has gone into hiding.
