A pastor and General Overseer of Jesus House of Joy Church in Awka, Francis Ogwu, has been arrested for allegedly defiling his seven-year-old house help in the Anambra State capital.
It was gathered that the General Overseer was arrested following an alarm raised by concerned residents of Awka.
The media aide to Anambra State Commissioner for Women Affairs and Social Welfare, Chidinma Ikeanyionwu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
Ikeanyionwu noted that the pastor, who hails from Imo State, has been living in Anambra State with his wife and children for over 30 years.
She stated that Ogwu confessed to the Anambra State Commissioner for Women and Social Welfare, Ify Obinabo, that he “just fingered the girl once”.
The General Overseer was said to have denied allegations of p*netration as against what the seven-year-old victim said.
Ogwu attributed his action to temptation, saying his wife usually denied him s*x and that she made excuses of fasting whenever he desired her.
Meanwhile, the seven-year-old girl, who narrated her side of the story, said the pastor had carnal knowledge of her over three times.
She informed the commissioner that Ogwu usually gave her money ranging from N500 to N1,000 after each experience.
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