The Ogun State Police Command has launched a search for Pastor Onyekachi Okoli, accused of raping a 16-year-old girl during a deliverance prayer in Mowe community, Obafemi-Owode Local Government Area.
According to The PUNCH, spokesperson for the state police command, Omolola Odutola the survivor was invited to a revival program at Adoration Fire Ministry on September 14, 2024, by Pastor Emmanuel James.
Okoli, a guest minister from Delta State, allegedly approached the survivor on September 16, 2024, claiming she needed deliverance that could only be performed at his hotel.
The suspect then allegedly forced the survivor onto the bed during the deliverance prayer session and raped her, causing significant blood loss due to uncontrollable bleeding.
“The survivor reported the crime at the Mowe Division on September 19, 2024, stating that she had been invited to the church for a revival, where the guest minister informed her that she needed deliverance,” Odutola said.
“The suspect invited her to the hotel where he was staying. During the deliverance session, he allegedly engaged in sexual intercourse with the victim, causing her to bleed.”
Odutola confirmed that the church’s pastor had promised to present the suspect for interrogation, and the police investigation is ongoing.
This incident follows a similar case in April 2024, where Pastor Monday Ogunyomi was arrested for allegedly raping a 25-year-old woman during a cleansing prayer at the God Foundation Spiritual Church of Christ in Abeokuta.
