By Ade Ayodele
The Kwara State Command of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has apprehended Prophet Olayinka Ajiboye, aged 45, for reportedly molesting three minors in Agah, Ilorin South Local Government Area.
The victims, aged between 13 and 17, fell prey to the suspect’s alleged pattern of harassment and sexual assault. NSCDC spokesperson Ayoola Michael revealed that the command had been monitoring Ajiboye following numerous complaints about his behavior towards minors.
Michael said: “Investigation revealed that the suspect is the General Overseer of Divine Land of Joy Prayer Ministry located in Agah and has sexually assaulted several members of the church, as reported by the victims.”
“One of the victims, Joy Godfrey, who bravely reported the case, revealed horrifying details of her ordeal. She disclosed that the suspect lured her into an unfamiliar house in Sango and sexually assaulted her.
“Additionally, he compelled her to swear with the Bible and instructed her never to discuss the incident with anyone, threatening her with fatal consequences if she dared to speak about it.
“The Second Victim who suffered similar abuse (Name Withheld) also revealed that the suspect started having carnal knowledge with her at the age of sixteen(16).
“She further disclosed that the suspect impregnated her and gave her drugs to abort the baby, resulting in severe bleeding that lasted for several months.
“The suspect threatened to kill her if she reveals their illicit relationship to anyone”, he said Ayoola said, “According to the third victim (Name-Withheld), who is also a member of the church, the suspect defiled her at the age of 13 but she couldn’t report to her mother because of his threat that she would die if she exposed him to anyone.”
He said the suspect confessed to the crime, attributing it to the work of the devil.
The Kwara NSCDC State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G Mohammed, expressed concern over the infamous act and directed a detailed investigation over the matter
He appealed to the public to support the Command’s fight against all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and assured them that perpetrators would be prosecuted in accordance with the laws of the land.
The suspect confessed to the crime, citing the influence of the devil. Kwara NSCDC State Commandant, Dr. Umar J.G Mohammed, expressed grave concern over the heinous act and ordered a thorough investigation. He urged the public to assist the Command in combating all forms of Gender-Based Violence (GBV) and assured that offenders would face prosecution in accordance with the law.