The Delta State Police Command has arrested a pastor accused of using so-called “deliverance prophecy” to manipulate and sexually exploit female members of his congregation, including three sisters.
Police spokesperson, Bright Edafe, said the suspect allegedly invited vulnerable members to his church office under the guise of spiritual guidance and deliverance sessions. According to him, officers found that the pastor relied on fabricated prophecies to coerce women into believing they needed private sessions with him to be “delivered.”
He said: “Investigation revealed that the pastor allegedly used fake prophecy to lure vulnerable church members to his church office, coerce them into believing that if them, they would not be delivered.”
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Edafe added that detectives later discovered that the pastor had carnal knowledge of three sisters from the same mother, all of whom are members of his church. The youngest identified victim is a 17-year-old girl.
“Further investigation revealed that he had canal knowledge of three sisters of the same mother who are his church members (names withheld), and the last victim is aged 17 years. Suspect is in custody, and investigation is ongoing,” he said.
The police assured that the suspect will be charged to court upon completion of the investigation.