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From Abel Leonard, Lafia
Operatives of the Nasarawa State Police Command attached to Karshi Divisional Headquarters have arrested a 37-year-old pastor, Asonye Isaiah, of Rock of Love and Mercy Adoration Ground, Old Karshi, Abuja, for the sexual abuse of a 16-year-old girl in Nasarawa State.
This was contained in a statement on Sunday, signed by the Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, ANIPR, on behalf of the Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State Command.
According to the statement, the arrest followed a complaint lodged at the division on 18 April 2026, at approximately 20:00. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect deceived the victim’s aunt, claiming her niece was “possessed” and required cleansing at a river.
Instead, he took the victim to a hotel in New Karshi, where he was reported to have had unlawful carnal knowledge of her twice. He further threatened to kill her if she disclosed the incident.
The police stated that 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 a 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 (SCID), Lafia, for a comprehensive investigation and prosecution.
He assured that justice would be served and urged members of the public to exercise caution regarding the places of worship they attend and individuals who parade themselves as clerics.
