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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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Tension As Civilian Task Force Member Opens Fire Inside Kebbi Mosque

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September 15, 2025

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Residents of Faransi village in Danko Wasagu Local Government Area of Kebbi State were thrown into shock after a member of the civilian Joint Task Force, popularly known as Yansakai, allegedly opened fire inside a mosque.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the incident left one youth, identified as Bawa Kiri, with gunshot injuries. His father, Kiri Nyako, reported the case to troops of 1 Brigade at Unashi.

Military sources said efforts are ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspected Yansakai member behind the attack.

Meanwhile, the injured victim has been evacuated to Ribah General Hospital in Zuru Local Government Area, where he is receiving treatment.

Details of the incident remain sketchy as investigations continue.

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Bandits Leader Who Allegedly Killed 34 Katsina Worshippers Seen In Peace Meeting

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September 15, 2025

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A picture has surfaced showing Babaro, a notorious bandit leader, at a peace dialogue held on Sunday in Faskari Local Government Area of Katsina State.

Security analyst, Zagazola Makama shared the photo on X, noting that Babaro has been terrorising the Kankara and Malumfashi areas.

Makama said Babaro is alleged to have led the recent attack on worshippers in Mantau, Malumfashi LGA, where 32 people were killed and many others injured during Isha prayers.

The development comes as security analyst Bakatsine also confirmed on Sunday that Faskari residents and bandits agreed on a peace deal that included mutual forgiveness, unarmed entry into towns, safe farming, grazing, and the release of captives without ransom.

“Peace deal in Faskari LGA, Katsina State as residents and bandits agree on unarmed entry into town by bandits, safe farming/grazing, mutual forgiveness, captives freed without ransom. Notorious figures like Ado Aleru, Babaro and Kwashen-garwa attended,” Bakatsine wrote.

Authorities were yet to issue an official statement regarding the incident, DAILY POST reports.

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NAF Air Raids Kill Three Boko Haram Commanders In Borno

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September 15, 2025

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Boko Haram fighters are reportedly in disarray following sustained airstrikes by the Nigerian military on their hideouts in Borno State.

According to a report on Sunday by security analyst, Zagazola Makama via his X handle, the air raids targeted insurgent camps in Gobara and Balangaje, near Sambisa Forest in Gwoza Local Government Area, destroying several structures.

At least three senior commanders, identified as Mustafa, Ba Bunu, and Awana Kura, were said to have been killed in the operation.

The development has heightened anxiety among fighters, women, and children in the affected enclaves. A senior commander, Modu Kunduli, was reported to have informed another top leader, Bakura (alias Weeze), that the group’s ranks were unsettled by the bombardments.

Bakura, who operates around Kwajaffa–Ngabur village in Hawul LGA, was also quoted as expressing concern after sighting Nigerian Air Force jets over Garkida and Gombi areas.

Intelligence reports further indicate that the insurgents are considering retreating to their hideouts in Ngulde, Askira/Uba Local Government Area, pending further directives from their leaders.

Security sources said troops have been placed on alert to monitor possible movement of fighters as they attempt to evade additional air raids.