In Onpanu, Lagos, a pastor from a Pentecostal church has been detained for allegedly sexually assaulting a 27-year-old woman. The survivor recounted that the pastor had summoned her to the church premises under the guise of offering job assistance. Despite her initial reluctance, she eventually went to meet him. The pastor then made inappropriate advances towards her, leading to a distressing encounter where she was assaulted.
The survivor bravely reported the incident to the authorities, leading to legal action being taken against the pastor. Despite attempts to evade accountability, the pastor is currently in custody awaiting trial. The survivor’s courage in speaking out against the abuse serves as a reminder of the importance of seeking justice in cases of assault and harassment.