A 55-year-old pastor and principal, Adetunji Obatayo, has been remanded to prison custody for defiling a 14-year-old secondary school student and procuring three abortions for her.
The victim, who was living with the pastor, narrated to an Akure Magistrates’ Family Court how she was repeatedly sexually abused and impregnated by Obatayo, who then forced her to abort the pregnancies.
The pastor was arraigned on three counts of defilement, unlawfully prescribing drugs to procure abortion, and killing an unborn child.
The court ordered him to be remanded at the Olokuta Correctional Centre and directed the case file to be sent to the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for advice.
The victim has been taken in for rehabilitation, and the case has been adjourned to August 29, 2024, for mention. This shocking case highlights the need for greater protection for vulnerable children and accountability for those in positions of authority who abuse their power.
