A Pastor, Dominic John, who was paraded by the Cross River state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Hafiz Inuwa on Wednesday, is alleged to have slept with his 12-year-old house help.
He was one suspect among 78 who were paraded for committing various crimes between March and April 2018.
The 48-year-old pastor, Dominic John, allegedly forced himself on to the 12-year-old housemaid identified only as Eno.
Mr. Hafiz Inuwa, said John forcefully defiled the housemaid and was arrested after the victim cried for help.
Inuwa stated that John, who lives at Ikot-Ekpo, Calabar, admitted to committing the crime.
“On March 11, 2018, around 10pm, one Pastor Dominic John was arrested for defiling his 12-year-old housemaid. Following the victim’s outcry, the suspect was arrested and he admitted to committing the crime.
“Meanwhile, a medical examination has been carried out by a qualified medical practitioner to ascertain the health condition of the girl. The suspect will be charged to court.”
Another suspect a Michael Okon, was paraded, for allegedly defiling a nine-year-old girl, Uduak, after dragging her into his living room.
According to Inuwa, the girl has been examined by a medical practitioner for confirmation of her health condition.
He described the incident as “abominable.