A Pastor identified as Jude has been arrested for allegedly defiling an 8-year-old girl in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
Human Rights Activist and Director General of ‘Behind Bars’ Harrison Gwamnishu disclosed this in a statement on Friday.
According to him, they quickly ordered for Pastor Jude’s arrest for proper investigation, after they were alerted.
His statement reads,
Yesterday, a member of our team Pastor Jude was charged to court for child sexual assault on a 8 year old minor in Portharcourt, Rivers State.
The victim narrated how Pastor Jude carried her on his lap and fingered her.
We received the complaint and quickly ordered his arrest. He was arrested and handed over to the Police for a thorough and unbiased investigation.
Medical report proved the child vigina was ruptured but hymen still intact.
The police concluded their investigation and he has been charged to a competent court of jurisdiction.
As organization in forefront of Advocacy to end all form of social vices, we will never hide our own no matter the pressure.
Pastor Jude has been remanded in prison custody and case adjourned till 21st April, 2022 for a hearing.
We wish to appreciate the Nigeria Police for refusing to grant bail despite the pressure from some highly placed individuals.
We appeal to parents to be watchful as anyone paedophile is nearby.
