Nigeria, Aug. 4 -- The police in Lagos say they have a clue to the alleged assassination of a pastor of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) at the church altar on Sunday.

The pastor, Bolanle Ibrahim, was killed while he was ministering at his church, the King of Kings Parish at Maidan village, in the Mile 12 area of the state.

The pastor was reportedly praying during a child dedication service when assailants invaded the church and shot him dead.

Reacting to the incident, Muyiwa Adejobi, the police spokesperson, said the police have a clue to the death of the clergyman.

"The assailants went for him in the church. We are investigating the case because we have a clue into the killing," he said.

Mr Adejobi, a chief superintenden...