A Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel has been arrested for alleged rape of a 20-year-old girl in Orlu, Imo state.
The State’s Police spokesperson, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement on Wednesday.
“Operatives from the Orlu Divisional headquarters have arrested a 32-year-old man, Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel, of Authentic Power City Church, for the rape of a girl under the guise of special prayers”, the spokesman said.
Okoye further said Emmanuel, who hails from Umuobom, in the Ideato South Local Government Area of Imo State, alongside his accomplice, Franklin Chizoba, tricked the girl into his house on June 30, 2025, under the guise of praying for her and drugged her.
Okoye also said Pastor Emmanuel laced the drink he offered the girl, which made her dizzy, after which the two men took advantage of her.
“The suspects, Pastor Ikenna Emmanuel, ‘m’, 32 years, of Umuobom, Ideato-South LGA, and in charge of Authentic Power City Church, and Franklin Chizoba, ‘m’, lured the victim to the pastor’s residence on June 30, 2025, under the pretext of offering prayers for her.
” On arrival, the pastor reportedly gave her a drink. Shortly afterwards, she became dizzy, after which both suspects had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.”
“Following the report, operatives from Orlu Division promptly arrested the duo.
“During interrogation, both suspects confessed to the offence and further admitted to engaging in homosexual acts.
” They were subsequently charged in court on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, and remanded at the Correctional Facility, Owerri, pending trial”, the statement read in parts.
Meanwhile, the Imo State Police Command has reiterated its unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of all residents.
The command urged Imo people to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and to promptly report all suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via 0803 477 3600.
