Gunmen have killed the Bursar of the Akure Diocese of the Anglican communion, Gabriel Kola Abiodun.

He was shot dead at the premises of the diocesan office at Alagbaka GRA, Akure, this morning shortly after returning from a new generation bank to collect money meant for the church.

His remains have reportedly been evacuated and taken to the mortuary by some policemen.

The Public Relations Officer of Ondo State Police Command, Femi Joseph confirmed the incident, promised to apprehend the killers.

According to an eyewitness at the venue of the unfortunate incident, the deceased entered the office with a suitcase and a man with gun followed him to the office and demanded that he hand over the suitcase.

During the process of argument, the gunman whose some of his gang members were stationed outside, shot him on both legs.

The 63 years old man was said to have bled to death due to untimely medical rescue.