Monday, April 20, 2026 - The Nasarawa State Police has arrested one Pastor Asonye Isaiah, for allegedly r@ping a 16-year-old girl in Karshi, Karu Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, SP Ramhan Nansel,
confirmed the arrest in a statement on Sunday, April 19, 2026.
According to Nansel, preliminary investigation revealed that
the suspect deceived the victim’s aunt, claiming her niece was “possessed” and
required cleansing at a river.
The suspect instead took the victim to a hotel where he
allegedly r@ped her.
The suspect further allegedly threatened to k!ll the victim
if she disclosed the incident.
“Operatives attached to Karshi Divisional Headquarters have
arrested one Pastor Asonye Isaiah, 37, of Rock of Love and Adoration Ground,
Old Karshi, Abuja, for allegedly def!ling a 16-year-old girl in Nasarawa
State,” the statement read.
"The arrest followed a complaint lodged at the Division
on 18th April, 2026, at about 2000hrs.
"Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect
deceived the victim’s aunt, claiming her niece was “possessed” and required
cleansing at a river.
"He instead took the victim to a hotel in New Karshi,
where he allegedly had unlawful carnal knowledge of her twice.
"He
further threatened to k!ll her if she disclosed the incident.
"The
crime came to light after the victim’s guardian observed unusual changes in her
behaviour and questioned her.
"The
victim was immediately taken for medical examination, which confirmed penile
penetration.
"Upon
interrogation, the suspect confessed to the offence and pleaded for leniency.
"The
Commissioner of Police, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, has directed that the case
be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Lafia, for
comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
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