A pastor named Sunday from a Cherubim and Seraphim Church in Ogun State was arrested for allegedly making fake prophecies and abducting a 21-year-old woman named Aliu Blessing.
The Ogun State Police Command revealed that the victim had visited the church to care for her ailing sister when the pastor claimed she would die on her wedding day unless she had sexual relations with him.
He also purported that any man pursuing a relationship with a woman other than him would meet a tragic fate.
The pastor allegedly kidnapped Blessing on February 2, 2023, leaving her family distressed.
After more than seven months, she returned home on November 5, 2023, recounting how Sunday took her to his family house in Ilaro and a hotel, where he allegedly engaged in non-consensual sexual activities with her.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the suspect’s confession to the crimes and stated that he would face prosecution.
Furthermore, the victim was taken to the hospital due to signs of a mental disorder.
“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 in 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 disclosed in a telephone interview on Tuesday
