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Akinwande Soji-Ojo
A pastor of a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Agbado area of Ogun State, identified as Sunday, has been arrested for alleged fake prophecies and the abduction of a 21-year-old lady identified as Blessing Aliu.
The Ogun State Police Command, in a statement on Tuesday, said the victim had gone to the church to take care of her ailing sister when the pastor prophesied that she would die on her wedding day if she refused to have sexual intercourse with him.
The pastor was also alleged to have claimed that any man who tried to have sexual intercourse or a relationship with the lady other than him would also die.
Following the alleged deception and prophecies, the prophet allegedly abducted the lady on February 2, 2023, to an unknown location, throwing the family into pain and disarray.
After over seven months, the victim’s uncle, Aliu Yusuf, told the police that the family was shocked when Blessing, who returned home on November 5, 2023, narrated how Sunday took her to his family house in Ilaro and subsequently to a hotel, where he allegedly had multiple and unconsented sexual intercourse with her.
Ogun State Police Command spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, said the suspect had confessed to the crimes and would be prosecuted.
She added that the victim had been taken to hospital after showing signs of a psychological problem.
“The suspect has been arrested, and he has since confessed to the crimes during interrogation. He is currently in our custody and will be charged to court as soon as the investigation is completed.
“The victim, on the other hand, had been taken to the hospital for medical examination after showing a psychological problem, or probably a psychiatric problem,” Odutola said.