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Pastor Rapes and Impregnates Teenage Girl During Deliverance

37-year-old pastor identified as Joe Pelle has been arraigned by the Nigerian Police Force before Chief Magistrate Court for allegedly raping a teenager during deliverance session.

The accused was arraigned for a charge of bordering rape.

During the proceedings, the prosecutor, Inspector Clifford Ogu informed the court that Pelle committed the offence in November 2016.

According to the prosecutor, the victim’s mother had taken the teenager to Pelle’s residence for deliverance.

“The accused took the victim to a river, bathed her before taking her to a hotel. The accused raped the girl and threatened to kill her if she tells anyone of what transpired between them.” The prosecutor said.

The prosecutor further told the court that weeks after Pelle raped the 16-year-old victim, she was taken to the hospital where she was confirmed pregnant.

The prosecution said the offence was contrary to Section 259 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011.

When the charge was read, the 37-year-old accused pleaded not guilty.

Following his not guilty plea, the Chief Magistrate Taiwo Akanni granted Pelle N300,000 bail with two sureties in like sum.

The Chief Magistrate ordered the case file duplicated and sent to the State Director of Public Prosecutions, DPPs, for legal advice.

The chief magistrate adjourned the case to April 5.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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