Police Arrest Pastor, 2 Others For Alleged Rape, Murder In Imo

Operatives of the Orlu Divisional Headquarters of Imo State Command have arrested a pastor and his accomplice over the alleged rape of a 20-year-old woman.

This was made known through a statement made available to newsmen by the Imo State Command’s Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Henry Okoye, on Wednesday.

Okoye explained that the 32-year-old pastor, identified as Ikenna Emmanuel of Authentic Power City Church Umuobom in Ideato-South local government area and his accomplice, Franklin Chizoba, lured the victim to the pastor’s residence on 30th June, 2025, under the pretext of offering prayers for her.

On arrival, the pastor reportedly gave the victim a drink, making her to become dizzy shortly afterwards after which both suspects had unlawful carnal knowledge of her.

“Following the report, operatives from Orlu Division promptly arrested the duo,” Okoye said.

He revealed also that both suspects confessed to the offence during interrogation and further admitted to engaging in homosexual acts.

“They were subsequently charged to court on 12th August, 2025, and remanded at the Correctional Facility, Owerri, pending trial,” the statement said.

In a different development, operatives of Orlu Division, on 12th August, 2025, apprehended one Ifeanyi Odinka ‘m’, 39 years, of Amaifeke Orlu, for stabbing his father, Denius Odinka ‘m’, 75 years, to death following a dispute over proceeds from a land sale.

“On interrogation, the suspect confessed to the crime.

“The murder suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Owerri, for further investigation and prosecution,” the PPRO said.

The Command reiterates its unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of all residents.

The people of state have also charged to remain law-abiding, vigilant, and promptly report all suspicious activities to the nearest police station or via 08034773600.