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Nigeria: Imo police arrest pastor, accomplice for alleged rape, murder

  • August 14, 2025
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Nigeria: Imo police arrest pastor, accomplice for alleged rape, murder

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

The Imo State Police Command has arrested a pastor, Ikenna Emmanuel, and his accomplice, Franklin Chizoba, for allegedly raping a 20-year-old woman in Orlu area of the state. According to the police, the duo lured the victim to the pastor’s residence under the pretext of offering prayers for her.

The police statement revealed that the suspects gave the victim a drink that made her dizzy, after which they had unlawful carnal knowledge of her. The suspects were arrested following a report, and during interrogation, they confessed to the offense. They were subsequently charged to court and remanded at Owerri prison, pending trial.

In a separate incident, the police arrested one Ifeanyi Odinka for allegedly stabbing his 75-year-old father, Denius Odinka, to death following a dispute over proceeds from a land sale. The suspect confessed to the crime during interrogation.

The police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, stated that the operatives from Orlu Division promptly arrested the suspects and charged them to court. The police are committed to ensuring justice is served in these cases.

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