The Lagos State Police Command has taken a suspect into custody in connection with the deaths of a gospel singer and three others found dead inside a music studio in the Ajah area of Lagos State.
The victims were identified as gospel artiste Matthew Ogundele, Itunu Ogundele, Joseph Sanya, and blogger Matthew Awosanya, also known as JoesTv. Their bodies were discovered on last week Wednesday inside a studio located in the HFP Shopping Complex along the Abraham Adesanya axis of Ajah.
The police disclosed that the studio owner, Akintayo Akinbola, reported the incident. He told officers that the deceased were part of a gospel music crew invited to perform at a birthday praise programme organised by his wife.
According to police, the artistes concluded their session late last Tuesday and decided to stay overnight in the studio. The following morning, the studio owner returned to find the door locked from the inside. Upon forcing it open, he discovered the four deceased.
Investigators reportedly found no visible signs of violence on the bodies. The victims were confirmed dead at Mainland Hospital, Yaba, and their remains were deposited at the Mainland General Hospital mortuary for autopsy.
Police Public Relations Officer SP Abimbola Adebisi said:
“The incident was first reported at the Ajah Division but later transferred to SCID. One suspect, identified as the organiser of the event, is currently in custody. Investigation is ongoing, and we are awaiting the autopsy report.”
The incident has sparked widespread reactions on social media, with friends, colleagues, and members of the gospel music community calling for a thorough investigation and justice for the victims.
At this stage, police investigations are ongoing, and authorities are awaiting the autopsy results to determine the exact cause of death.
