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Ogun Police To Arraign Pastor For Allegedly Raping, Impregnating Teenager

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2 years ago

March 4, 2024

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The Ogun State Police Command has said it would prosecute a pastor, Adeleye Dada, who allegedly raped the teenage daughter of one of his church members (identity undisclosed) in the Gasline area of Ifo Local Government Area of the state.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Omolola Odutola, disclosed this to The PUNCH in a telephone interview on Monday.

Odutola stated that the teenage girl had allegedly gone missing from home on January 8 and every attempt by her mother to locate her proved abortive.

Dada was said to have taken the girl to another church away from his church where he had told the pastor of the said church that the girl was observing a prayer that required her to stay in the church.

The mother, Joke Adekunle, while narrating the incident in a video shared by the PPRO, said that her daughter had gone missing when she scolded her for wrongdoing and as a way of punishing her for the offence, she barred her from going to the shop with her.

Adekunle narrated further that when she returned home, she discovered that her daughter’s books were scattered on the ground and some of her clothes were missing, indicating that she had used her school bag to pack clothes before absconding from home.

Adekunle said she immediately called her pastor to inform him of what was happening but the pastor did not take the calls after several attempts which he blamed on his faulty phone.

She added that on the day her daughter went missing, the pastor was at her house in the morning when she was scolding her daughter and he even rebuked her for placing curses on her.

She added, “My pastor also joined in searching for her during the period we were searching for her. His wife also supported us in the search. It was some days ago that she called and confessed to us that she was abducted by the pastor.”

When interrogated by the PPRO, the victim disclosed that the clergyman has been raping her since 2021.

She said that on the day of the incident, the suspect took her to an uncompleted building where he carried out the act.

In her reaction, Odutola noted that an investigation was ongoing on the matter and the pastor would be prosecuted upon the conclusion of the investigation.

She, however, warned parents against granting uncensored access to mobile phones to their teenage children, stressing that such access was contributing to rising cases of teenage rape.

“The teenager was taken to an unknown place where she was allegedly raped and as you can see, she has protruded belly. Upon receiving the report, the Commissioner of Police, Abiodun Alamutu, ordered a manhunt for the suspect and he was immediately arrested. The CP has ordered a discrete investigation into the matter and the suspect will be arraigned upon the conclusion of the investigation.

“Parents need to be deliberate in their parenting, especially with the use of phones. Our experience has shown that most of these teenage girls fall victim to their predators through social media and uncensored access to mobile phones,” Odutola said.

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Ex-convict Arrested In Edo For Armed Robbery, Possession Of Firearm

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15 hours ago

May 5, 2026

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The Edo State Security Corps (ESSC) has arrested a 45-year-old ex-convict, Owen Osas, for alleged unlawful possession of firearms and suspected involvement in a robbery incident.

Osas was reportedly arrested with a cut-to-size single-barrel gun during a covert operation along Fishpond Road in Eyean, Uhunmwonde Local Government Area.

The arrest reportedly comes barely a year after he was released from prison, where he had served time for illegal possession of firearms and other criminal offences.

Osas, who confessed to the latest crime, also admitted to being a member of the Eiye Confraternity.

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Consequently, a victim of an alleged robbery incident, Reginia Izy, identified Osas as the person who robbed her a day before his arrest.
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The victim narrated that the suspect had approached her residence around 8 p.m., pretending to be familiar before carrying out the attack.
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‎The Deputy Commander Operations of ESSC, Richard Balogun, said the arrest was part of intensified efforts to rid Edo State of criminal elements.

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‎Balogun explained that operatives conduct both overt patrols and covert operations to track and apprehend suspects.
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He said, ‎“Our men are always on patrol. Some operate in plain clothes as part of covert strategies, while others are stationed at strategic locations.

“Osas, who is a former convict, was arrested with firearms and he also confessed to be a member of the Eiye Confraternity.”
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Gunmen Kidnap Businessman In Ibadan

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2 days ago

May 4, 2026

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Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have abducted a 60-year-old man in Ibadan, the Oyo State capital.

The victim was kidnapped on Saturday while on his way to his residence.

The incident occurred at Jinarere, Alakia in Ibadan.

Public Relations Officer of the State Police command, Olayinka Ayanlade, when contacted, confirmed the incident.

Ayanlade in a statement made available to DAILY POST on Sunday, explained that efforts are ongoing to rescue the victim.

Ayanlade said, “Preliminary information reveals that the victim, a 60-year-old male and building materials trader, was accosted while returning home along the Jinarere axis of Alakia Road by four masked armed men, who forcefully whisked him away in an unregistered ash-coloured Toyota Corolla vehicle”.

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Tragedy As Suspected Kidnappers Kill Young Entrepreneur In Edo

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3 days ago

May 3, 2026

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A 30-year-old entrepreneur and CEO of Principle Takeout, Justice Abu Oshioke, has been killed by suspected kidnappers in Ekpoma, Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State.

He was reportedly attacked by the suspected kidnappers on Saturday while on his way to pick up an order made for his child’s dedication on Sunday morning.

Eyewitnesses said the attackers attempted to force him into a nearby bush in a kidnapping attempt. However, he reportedly resisted and tried to escape.

In the course of the struggle, the assailants opened fire, shooting him multiple times.

Concerned residents quickly rushed him to a nearby medical facility, but he was confirmed dead on arrival.

The deceased was said to have recently gotten married and welcomed a baby boy.

The tragic event has turned a joyous occasion into a moment of grief for the family.

The shocking development has left the Ekpoma community in deep sorrow, with many residents expressing outrage over the growing insecurity in the area.

Edo State Police Command’s spokesperson, Eno Ikoedem confirmed the incident and said the Commissioner of Police, Monday Agbonika has ordered a “full-scale investigation and intensified manhunt for those responsible.”

According to her, the Police, in collaboration with the military, local vigilantes, and hunters, are actively pursuing the perpetrators through coordinated operations.