Imo Pastor Sentenced to 8 Years for Rape Under Guise of Exorcism

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2 years ago

August 6, 2024

A High Court in Owerri, Imo State, has sentenced Apostle Desmond Eke, the founder of the Deliverance Ministry of The Good Shepherd in Umuihita Avu, to eight years in prison for raping the wife of one of his church members.

The conviction was handed down by Hon. Justice T.N. Nzeukwu on July 31, 2024, in Suit No. HOW/32C/2022; State vs. Pastor Desmond Eke.

The prosecution, led by Mrs. Chioma Emuka, successfully proved the defendant’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. Eke was accused of raping a 25-year-old mother of four under the pretense of delivering her from a marine spirit that he claimed threatened to destroy her family.

According to court proceedings, Eke administered a substance disguised as holy water and anointing oil, which rendered the victim unconscious.

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She awoke to find herself being assaulted by the pastor. When she resisted, Eke allegedly told her that having sex was a necessary part of the deliverance process, claiming that his “holy semen,” upon ejaculation, would free her from the control of her spirit husband and marine spirit.

During the trial, defense counsel Ohaka, representing Nwanerei of Dauda Chambers, argued for a lighter sentence, noting that Eke had shown good behavior by attending all court sessions without absconding. Ohaka requested that Eke be placed on probation rather than receive a full prison sentence.

In his judgment, Justice Nzeukwu found Eke guilty of breaching trust and rape but discharged him on a third count related to inflicting injuries during the assault, stating that the victim was not fully conscious at the time and therefore could not have resisted or sustained injuries.

The case was initially reported to the police by the civil society organization Onurube Foundation, which pursued the matter despite facing threats and pressure. Marjorie Ezihe, the convener of Onurube, praised the court’s decision, stating that the conviction would serve as a deterrent to others.

Eke was tried under the Violence Against Persons Prohibition (VAPP) Act of Imo State, marking the first successful conviction under this law.

Source: LIB
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Chaos As Military Officers Exchange Blows During Tinubu’s Visit To Bayelsa (Videos)

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20 hours ago

April 12, 2026

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Personnel of the Nigerian military were seen engaging in a fight during the visit of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Bayelsa on Friday.

In a video spotted on social media, the driver of a Hilux vehicle marked “Naval Police” was seen stepping down from his vehicle and exchanging words with another driver.

After returning to his vehicle, another driver with a rifle approached him and threw a punch at the Naval Police driver, triggering a brawl.

The incident quickly escalated into a free-for-all, with personnel attached to both vehicles exchanging blows, while stunned civilians watched in disbelief.

HRH Ekwueme of Ochia Kingdom Iynched & kiIIed in Imo.

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1 day ago

April 11, 2026

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Gunmen on Friday night killed the traditional ruler of Ochia, Barr Paulinus Ekwueme, alongside security operatives in the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area of Imo State. The attackers ambushed the monarch at the boundary of Assa and Ochia communities after he returned from a trip abroad earlier in the week.

Some security operatives in his convoy were also shot dead. Eyewitness said the monarch and the security operatives were set ablaze after the killing, adding that the Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area had been thrown into mourning.

Hrm lives in America, but some in his town accuse him of acquiring lots of wealth coming from the oil in their land and yet they have no nepa (light) and other amenities, and that this angered the youths of his community to take this step. One said Ms Duruaku wrote, “he ate the youth empowerment meant given to him by shell oil company and ran abroad for years”

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Abuja hotel collapse: Wike orders arrest of owner, to convert land to public use

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6 days ago

April 7, 2026

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The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has ordered the immediate arrest of the owner of a multi-story hotel that collapsed in Jikwoyi, Abuja last Friday, April 4 and announced that the land would be seized for public use.

LIB had reported that the building crumbled while workers were on site, triggering an emergency response from relevant authorities.

Visiting the site today April 7, Wike said the building was constructed without approval from the FCT Department of Development Control and that all the stop-work notices sent to the builders were ignored by the developer.

Wike confirmed that while there were no fatalities, several people sustained injuries and were taken to the hospital. He warned that the outcome could have been far worse.

Announcing the government’s plans for the land, Wike said the FCT Administration will take over the land for public use, noting that those responsible for the illegal construction will face prosecution in accordance with the law.

He added that the local community would be consulted to determine a suitable public-purpose project for the reclaimed site.