The Bayelsa State Police Command on Wednesday, confirmed the arrest of a 50-year-old pastor, Ambros Mark, over the alleged defilement of two minors, aged 13 and 14.
Key Highlights
- Bayelsa police arrest 50-year-old pastor over alleged defilement of two minors aged 13 and 14.
- Police say the suspect confessed upon arrest.
- Case transferred to the state police headquarters for investigation and prosecution.
- Detectives arrested the suspect at his church in the Amarata area of Yenagoa.
A statement issued by the state police spokesman, DSP Musa Mohammed, said the suspect has confessed to the crime and the case is being investigated for proper prosecution.
According to the statement, upon receipt of the complaint, the divisional police officer of the ‘A’ Division swung into action and arrested the suspect.
“The suspect upon arrest confessed to the charge and the division has been directed by the commissioner of police to transfer the case and the suspect to the state police headquarters for proper investigation and prosecution,” he said.
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How The Matter Came To Light
It was learnt that the matter came to light when the 14-year-old, who had allegedly been sexually exploited several times, resisted sexual advances from the pastor and reported the matter to her father.
The victim’s father subsequently reported the matter to the police and detectives stormed the pastor’s church in the Amarata area of Yenagoa.
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