
pastor of a church in Ugama Obosi, Idemili North local government area of Anambra state has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 15-year old girl.
The Police spokesperson, Haruna Mohammed, confirmed the arrest.
He said the case has been taken over by the Public complaint response unit (PCRU) Abuja.
Narrating her ordeal, the victim, a Senior Secondary 1 student, said the suspect had promised to pay her outstanding school fees.
She said,
“After booking an appointment with us for a deliverance session the following day, I was shocked when the pastor told me that I was observing my monthly menstrual period.”
“I actually went without suspecting any foul play, believing his intention was to cash the money for my school fees he had earlier promised to pay,” she added.
The victim however said the suspect came an hour later in his car, requesting she accompanied him to see some of his colleagues.
She said, “On our way, I started feeling dizzy and the next place I saw myself was in a hotel room where I saw blood stains on the bed sheets.
“It was then it dawned on me that he had drugged and raped me. As I screamed and wanted to leave, he held me and insisted I should enter his car to drop me off.”
She however said she later had to open up to her family after several days of efforts to conceal the incident.
She said,
“Besides, I find myself always getting moody which have made me restrict my interactions with peers.”
Co-chairman, Anambra Child’s Right Implementation Committee, Hope Okoye, regretted increase in rape cases in the state, calling for justice for the victim.
“The police should ensure perpetrators of wickedness against children face the law and also stop frustrating access to justice by promoting the ‘settlement’ ideology.
“It is the reason people are committing such acts as rape with impunity.”
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