38-year-old pastor, Israel Adebayo has been arrested by men of the Ogun state Police Command for allegedly defiling a 14-year-old member of his Church (name withheld).
The Pastor who is the General Overseer of “The Beloved Chapel ” situated at No 9, Iyaniwura street, off Owonikoko street Agbado area of Ogun state was arrested following a complaint lodged at Agbado divisional headquarters by the mother of the victim, who reported that while she travelled to treat herself of certain ailment, her daughter who happened to be a choir member in their church, went to Church. The Pastor lured her into his room and forcefully had carnal knowledge of her.
On interrogation, the Pastor who admitted defiling the victim, pleaded for forgiveness. According to him, his family and that of the victim are close, however he doesn’t know why he committed the crime.
The victim who claimed that the Pastor was the first person to sleep with her is currently recuperating in a hospital.
Confirming the incident, the spokesperson of the state police command, SP Abimbola Oyeyemi, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Lanre Bankole has ordered the transfer of the case to state Criminal Investigation Departments for further investigation and possible prosecution. The Commissioner also warned parents to stop the habit of covering anybody who indecently assaulted their daughters no matter how close they are to such persons as they too may be liable for prosecution for compounding felony.