A 50-year-old prophet in charge of the Cherubim and Seraphim Church, Oke-Igbala, Ifo, in Ogun State, identified as Tayo Shobowale, is at present facing interrogation at the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly having unlawful carnal knowledge of a 17-year-old church member.
DSP Abimbola Oyeyemi, the State’s police PRO said the suspect was arrested following a report lodged with the Family Support Unit of the Ota Area Command by the victim.
He explained, “The victim reported that sometime in March 2021, the prophet invited her to the church for prayer and that the prophet took advantage of her being alone with him in the church to forcefully have unlawful carnal knowledge of her.
“The victim further stated that after the illicit affair, the prophet ordered her to take a spiritual bath in the church with an already prepared candle, which he rubbed all over her body.
“Upon the report, the Area Commander, Ota, ACP Muhideen Obe, detailed his Family Support Unit to the scene, where the randy prophet was promptly arrested.
“On interrogation, the suspect initially denied the allegations, but when he was confronted by the victim, it was very difficult for him to absolve himself of the allegations.”
The PPRO said the Commissioner of Police, Edward Ajogun, had ordered a thorough investigation of the case and that the suspect be charged as soon as investigation was concluded.
