“The pastor should never have been released in the first place and the police high command is very much interested. If Sobowale was released because courts were not in session, why were all other suspects in police custody not granted bail as well?
“Rape is a very serious offence and we will make sure that he is prosecuted. After the publication, many members of the community, including elders, rose against the pastor and promised to make sure that the case was pursued to a logical conclusion.”
A top police officer, who craved anonymity, told Punch.
The Lagos State Police Command has rearrested a 40-year-old pastor, Alasco Sobowale, for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in the Epe area of the state.
Police authorities said the suspect, who is a pastor at Okiki Imole Church, Epe, was arrested on Thursday at his home located at 10, Togodo Street, Temu Town. The arrest came after the story was broke on the internet on Thursday and many Nigerians condemned the act.
The police had earlier arrested Sobowale on December 21, 2012, for allegedly raping the minor but was later released on bail.
The little girl is now receiving medical attention as a result of the rape.
The Lagos State Police Command has rearrested a 40-year-old pastor, Alasco Sobowale, for allegedly raping a 12-year-old girl in the Epe area of the state.
Police authorities said the suspect, who is a pastor at Okiki Imole Church, Epe, was arrested on Thursday at his home located at 10, Togodo Street, Temu Town. The arrest came after the story was broke on the internet on Thursday and many Nigerians condemned the act.
The police had earlier arrested Sobowale on December 21, 2012, for allegedly raping the minor but was later released on bail.
The little girl is now receiving medical attention as a result of the rape.
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