James said following the arrest of the suspect, he was immediately transferred to the state CID, where further interrogations and investigations are ongoing. She said, “A security personnel from Igboukwu, where the latest incident occurred, brought in the report of the rape. The security personnel have been observing the suspicious movements of the pastor and the young girl before bringing the report to SASA’s attention. She added that she is uncertain about her pregnancy and has been experiencing health complications after consuming substances the pastor gave her. She appealed to the state government, NGOs, and well-meaning individuals for medical assistance, expressing gratitude to SASA operatives for their intervention.

Source: Punch March 28, 2026 16:10 UTC