Police arrest couple after ‘jealous husband stabs bishop to death’ in Osun

The Osun state police command has arrested a couple after the husband allegedly stabbed a bishop to death in Osogbo.

BBC News Pidgin reports that Yemisi Opalola, the command’s spokesperson, relayed details of the incident on Thursday.

Shina Olaribigbe, leader of Rapture Empowerment International in Osogbo, was identified as the deceased clergyman.

Reports suggest the couple had been having disagreements which led to them living apart. Olaribigbe had reportedly attempted to resolve the conflict before their separation.

The suspect is alleged to have attacked and killed the clergyman after encountering him at his wife’s residence in the early hours of Thursday.

“We were informed that the pastor was at the woman’s house today (Thursday) when the husband arrived. We were also told that the husband stabbed the pastor,” Opalola said.

The deceased was reportedly on the bed of the aggressor’s wife when the incident occurred.

“The husband stabbed him several times, and he died. It is believed the husband acted on suspicion that the pastor was having an affair with his wife,” the spokesperson added.

In a statement, Opalola said the incident occurred on January 1.

“Osun State Police Command has arrested a 43-year-old man, Wale Ogunsanmi, in connection with the murder of his church pastor, Shina Olaribigbe, 52,” the statement reads.

“The incident occurred on January 1, 2025, at about 11:25 pm. Ogunsanmi, who had been living separately from his wife for about a year, allegedly broke into her residence, where he found her with the pastor. He then stabbed the pastor to death with a knife.

“Police officers from the Dugbe Division responded promptly to the scene, arrested the suspect, and recovered the exhibit.

“The corpse has been deposited at the UNIOSUN Teaching Hospital Mortuary for autopsy.

“Investigation is ongoing. The command is working to ensure that justice is served.”