A pastor in The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG), Olugbenga Olawore, who was abducted and murdered by kidnappers on Lanlate-Eruwa road, Oyo State has been buried.
The 53-year-old cleric, who was in charge of Lagos Province 73 of the church, was kidnapped by gunmen at Maya axis of Lanlate-Eruwa Road, along with other passengers in a commercial bus on April 18.
Born in 1971, Olawore was buried at a cemetery in Mowo, off Badagry Expressway, Lagos State on April 30 after a church service at the RCCG (City of His Glory), zonal headquarters along Badagry Expressway.
He attended The Polytechnic, Ibadan; Lagos State University and University of Lagos where he got NCE certificate, B.Sc and M.Sc degrees respectively.
Speaking at the funeral, Pastor G. Aribisala declared that Olawore “lived his life, fulfilled his time and purpose. He served God diligently.
“One day, we will see him face to face because we will all die one day. Life is a market. When you get there does not determine when you will leave.
“We shall all give account and face judgement one day. His killers will not escape judgement”.
He prayed for the deceased’s family and asked God to protect them and make them untouchable for enemies.
At the graveside, Olawore’s deputy in Lagos Province 73, Pastor Simeon Olaniran, gave a short sermon before the lowering of the casket into the grave.
The deceased’s younger brother Bolaji Olawore, expressed appreciation for the support given to the family.
On April 29, the wake service was held for the pastor at his residence at Edu town, Off Agbara-Lusada road, Ogun State.
