The entrance of the toilet. Inset: The victim |
A pastor, Alasco Sobowale, has been accused of raping a 12-year-old girl (name withheld) in Epe, Lagos State. The pastor was said to have allegedly had carnal knowledge of the girl at their home located at 10, Togodo Street, Temu Town.
The victim’s aunt, Mrs. Ngozi Anjorin, said the incident occurred on December 15, 2012
She said, “My niece was sent to Lagos about two
weeks before the incident so I could send her to school because she doesn’t
speak English Language. She only speaks Igbo and only I and the pastor, who is
our neighbour, speak Igbo.
“On that particular night, my children were in
the room watching television but I couldn’t find my niece. I kept on shouting
her name but I got no answer. I then proceeded to the toilet which is detached
from the building. I knocked on the door of the toilet and the pastor
immediately ran out and I saw her inside the toilet.
“When I inquired of her what she was doing
inside the toilet with the pastor, she said he lured her into the toilet and
covered her mouth with his palm so she wouldn’t scream. She said the pastor
brought out his penis and forced it into her anus. She said he also put his
penis in her vagina and when she discharged a particular fluid, he used a
handkerchief to scoop it.”
Anjorin said Sobowale, who lives with his wife
and children in the same compound, fled after the incident.
Anjorin said two days later, she reported the
matter to the Epe Police Division and the policemen began to look for him.
It was learnt that two days later, the police
were able to arrest him.
Residents told our correspondent that after
Sobowale’s arrest, some of his church members accused a six-year-old girl of
bewitching the pastor and had her flogged and paraded.
A source, who craved anonymity, said, “Sobowale
is not actually the head pastor. His wife is the senior pastor of the church
known as Okiki Imole. A few days after the incident, a six-year-old girl
was branded a witch and accused of manipulating the pastor to commit the
dastardly act.
“The poor girl was beaten up and paraded round
the town. They said when the pastor was conducting deliverance for her; her
spirit took over his body.”
Anjorin said the alleged rape victim was rushed
down to Epe General Hospital where tests were conducted on her.
A copy of the doctor’s report made available to
PUNCH Metro, stated that the victim’s “vaginal hymen is no longer intact
and bruises were observed in the anal region.”
The report further stated that there was sperm
residue in the victim’s private part and it was concluded that she had been
sexually assaulted.
A doctor, who spoke to our correspondent on the
condition of anonymity, said because Sobowale had not provided his sperm sample,
it was impossible to ascertain if it was his own sperm that was found in the
victim’s private part.
PUNCH metro learnt that Sobowale was
released a few days later and charges against him dropped.
Anjorin however protested the development,
adding it was not safe for her niece to live in the same compound with
Sobowale.
A neighbour, who craved anonymity, said it was
the habit of policemen in the area to cover up such crimes.
“Whenever a crime of this nature occurs, the
police would ask the suspect to offset the victim’s hospital bill and then grant
the suspect bail. It is very common in areas like Epe because it is not situated
in the metropolis,” he said.
When contacted, the spokesperson for the state
police command, Ngozi Braide, confirmed that the girl was raped.
Braide said the police had not taken sides,
adding that the pastor was released on bail because courts were not in
session.
“The pastor is in charge of a white garment
church in the area. He will be charged with sodomy. He was released on bail
because courts are not sitting but once courts resume, he will be charged,” she
said.
"that pastor is a freak which kind devil posses am kia 9ja" -xiniboy
"that pastor is a freak which kind devil posses am kia 9ja" -xiniboy
7 comments:
Anus,12yr old,mmmm datz one hell of a pastor.witch ni demon ko Woo dey are jst luking 4 a way 2 cover d story,its unfortunate d poor gurl had 2 b a victim,I blive d fluid she discharged was d first blood of a virgin wat does he want 2 do with dat? Dey should arrest dat man let him talk true o. Lord have mercy on Nigeria,SMH!
Wow what a fucked up story!!!! Why is Nigeria so backward??? We blame the government all the time for the way Nigeria is today, but what about the citizens??? How can a devil be running a church and at the same time be raping underaged girls??? See how he brain washed the church members to believe that the poor raped children are witches! On top of all these the police released the animal on bail???? Even the very dumb doctor's report is unbelievable! I don't even know what else to say!! Please, to all the parents out there that has little kids, boys or girls, don't leave them with anyone! Not even family members! PROTECT YOUR KIDS all the time!!!
How come the case of prophet Muhammed and the six year old Aisha he was rapping in the koran never received much publicity and media attention ?
Released!!! Why? That nonsense pastor should b treated like a criminal cos that's what he is. And how convenient for the church members to find a culprit 2 blame.. Where in d bible did the disciples commit such dastard acts after performing miracles nd expelling evil spirit... The fact that the police in that area are known 2 b lenient on persons like that why won't there b more incidents of such
Poor girl... Its sad cause as far as the nigerian police is concerned,that case is a forgotten one.The court resumption na story. Unless the girl's parents are ready to pay heavily before that pastor is arrested again talk more of being charged to court....which is obviously not gonna happen
the church members no get sense, that means the 6yrs old girl get power pass their pastor,then if ten yrs old witch catch the pastor nko,aah the 10yrs old witch go finish the whole pastor village and him church. make all the church members go sit down jare; bunch of illiterates. the pastor na juju man, he want to use that thing wey him take handky clean go do juju so that him church go grow. shame to our police for releasing that idiot bc the girl people no get money to influence the case. we should fear GOD
I'm sick of all these crazy ass perverts parading themselves as pastors....... that church shud be shut down and sanctioned for beating d girl(suspected witch)....cos Jesus neva beat anyone who was possessed rather he cast out d demons....ping 277DDBCD for clothings and accessories @ affordable prices.
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