A pastor has been arrested by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Kwara Command, for allegedly defiling three minors at Agah Village, Ilorin, South Local Government Area of Kwara State.
The command Public Relations Officer, Ayooola Ishola, said the suspect identified as Olayinka Ajiboye, specializes in harassing and sexually assaulting minors.
Shola who spoke during the parade of the suspect added that the man had been under the surveillance of the command, following several complaints about his nefarious activities.
“He was apprehended after a tip-off on Tuesday, and the investigation conducted revealed that the suspect is the General Overseer of Divine Land of Joy Prayer Ministry, at Agah village. He had sexually assaulted several members of the church, as reported by the victims,” he said.
The PRO noted that one of the victims, reported the case at the Gender Unit of the command on April 3, revealing horrifying details of her ordeal.
“She disclosed that Ajiboye lured her into a house in Sango and sexually assaulted her, afterward, compelled her to swear with the Holy Bible.
He also threatened her never to discuss the incident with anyone, or else, be ready to face fatal consequences,” she said.
Shola said that the second and third victims also revealed that the suspect cunningly raped them, forced one of them to terminate the pregnancy she had, and they should never report to anyone.
The State Commandant, Umar Mohammed, expressed concern over the infamous act and directed the Head of the Gender Unit to conduct a detailed investigation and ensure that the suspect is prosecuted diligently.
