Sani Mohammed, a spokesman for the state’s police command, confirmed the story to newsmen in Lafia on Monday, November 9.
Mohammed said that the suspect was invited to stay with the girl’s family in Mararaba, based on trust, but abused the privilege by forcefully having carnal knowledge of the minor.
“It is unfortunate that the pastor took advantage of his closeness to a family among his congregation to rape their 13-year-old daughter.
“This man was believed to be a man of God by the family but used the advantage of his said position and proximity to the family to rape the 13-year-old girl,” the police spokesman said.
Daily Post reports that the suspect, whose name was withheld, confessed to committing the crime.
The accused had earlier told investigators that he was trying to cast demons out of the girl.
The official said investigations had been concluded on the incident, and the suspect would be charged to court as required by the law.
In another development, a pastor has been charged to court for allegedly obtaining N1.4 million under false pretence. The accused pastor, reportedly collected the outrageous sum as payment for a spiritual cleansing.
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