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Imo Pastor Sentenced to 8 Years for Rape Under Guise of Exorcism

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A High Court in Owerri, Imo State, has sentenced Apostle Desmond Eke, the founder of the Deliverance Ministry of The Good Shepherd in Umuihita Avu, to eight years in prison for raping the wife of one of his church members.

The conviction was handed down by Hon. Justice T.N. Nzeukwu on July 31, 2024, in Suit No. HOW/32C/2022; State vs. Pastor Desmond Eke.

The prosecution, led by Mrs. Chioma Emuka, successfully proved the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Eke was accused of raping a 25-year-old mother of four under the pretense of delivering her from a marine spirit that he claimed threatened to destroy her family.

According to court proceedings, Eke administered a substance disguised as holy water and anointing oil, which rendered the victim unconscious.

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She awoke to find herself being assaulted by the pastor. When she resisted, Eke allegedly told her that having sex was a necessary part of the deliverance process, claiming that his “holy semen,” upon ejaculation, would free her from the control of her spirit husband and marine spirit.

During the trial, defense counsel Ohaka, representing Nwanerei of Dauda Chambers, argued for a lighter sentence, noting that Eke had shown good behavior by attending all court sessions without absconding. Ohaka requested that Eke be placed on probation rather than receive a full prison sentence.

In his judgment, Justice Nzeukwu found Eke guilty of breaching trust and rape but discharged him on a third count related to inflicting injuries during the assault, stating that the victim was not fully conscious at the time and therefore could not have resisted or sustained injuries.

The case was initially reported to the police by the civil society organization Onurube Foundation, which pursued the matter despite facing threats and pressure. Marjorie Ezihe, the convener of Onurube, praised the court’s decision, stating that the conviction would serve as a deterrent to others.

Eke was tried under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act of Imo State, marking the first successful conviction under this law.

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EDO ELECTION: POLICE ARREST POLITICAL THUGS, RECOVERS FIREARMS IN OVERNIGHT RAIDS, VOWS TO DEAL WITH ILLEGAL ARMS BEARERS AND TROUBLE MAKERS

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The Nigeria Police Force has made a significant breakthrough in its efforts to curb electoral violence in Edo State with the arrest of two political thugs, namely: Edwin Obanor, 43-year-old and Audu Tajudeen, a 41-year-old PDP member from Ugbogbo quarters, Igara Akoko, Edo.


Acting on a tip-off that some individuals had been armed to cause mayhem and distability during the election on Saturday, the police operatives swooped into action and apprehended Obanor, a leader of an armed group, at Oredo Ward 4 at about 9pm and Audu Tajudeen at Igara Akoko, Edo, on the eve of the election. Upon searching the bags in their possession, three cut-to-size locally fabricated pistols were discovered on Obanor, while one locally made gun was recovered from Tajudeen.

These arrests are a testament to the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to maintaining law and order and ensuring a peaceful electoral process. The police and other supporting security agencies will not tolerate any form of violence or disorderliness during the election in Edo State.

The suspects are currently in custody and will face the full weight of the law. The Police reassures the public of its dedication to protecting lives and property and, therefore, urges citizens to report any suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via our published help lines.


ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.

21ST SEPTEMBER, 2024

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Man arrested for killing his business partner to avoid paying back N500,000 naira loan.

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Police Arrest Man Who Killed Friend After Obtaining Money From Him Under False Pretense.

Police operatives in Yobe State have arrested a 24-year-old businessman, identified as Yunus Isa, in connection with the d£@th of his friend and business partner, Lawan Adamu.

It was gathered that the suspect allegedly caused the d£@th of the deceased in an attempt to avoid repaying a N500,000 loan he had borrowed from him.

SaharaReporters reports that the deceased and Isa were traders, selling engine oil and other lubricants in Damaturu, the Yobe State capital.
He reportedly took the N500,000 credit facility on false pretence of starting a new outlet with an agreed profit sharing formula. But he later used the capital to marry a wife.
After repeated failure to remit the agreed percentage of the sharing formula, Lawan demanded a refund of his capital, consequent upon which Isa lured his victim to a solitary area of Shago Tara, and st@bbed him multiple times.

He committed the act on Sunday, September 15 and was arrested the following day, September 16.

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Lady Arrested For Sending Lover’s Nude Picture To His Wife

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A Lagos-based businesswoman, Cynthia, has been dragged before a Chief Magistrate Court sitting in Ojo, for allegedly sending the nude picture of her lover, Mr Reuben, to his wife.

The accused was said to have sent the complaints nude picture and video to his wife after an attempt to blackmail him into paying her N2 million failed

The police told the court that trouble started between the lovers after the accused told the complaint that she was pregnant.

The prosecutor, ASP Simeon Uche, told the court that the accused became angry after she discovered that the complaint had blocked her line, and that attempt to reach him on phone to discuss her pregnancy failed.

“My Lord, all this while the complaint never knew that his lover, who happens to be the accused, had nude videos of him. She took the video during one of their outings.

“At that point, he blocked her from reaching him on phone. She later sent him threat messages, demanding for N2 million.

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