The Imo Police Command has detained 32-year-old Ikenna Emmanuel, a pastor, and his alleged accomplice, one Franklin Chizoba, for allegedly raping a 20-year-old lady under the pretext of organising prayers for her.
The command’s Spokesman, DSP Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri and made available to newsmen on Thursday.
Okoye alleged that the pastor, who is in-charge of Authentic Power City Church, hails from Umuobom, Ideato-South Local Government Area of the state.
He stated that on June 30, Chizoba lured the lady to the pastor, who allegedly offered the victim a drink laced with drugs in his residence.
“Shortly afterwards, she became dizzy, after which both suspects had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
“Following the report, operatives from Orlu Division promptly arrested the duo.
“During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the offence and further admitted to engaging in homosexual acts.
“They were subsequently charged to court on Aug. 12, and remanded at the Correctional Facility, Owerri, pending trial,” Okoye stated.
Imo pastor arrested for allegedly raping worshipper during prayer session
