Pastor and wife arrested for alleged rape of 13-year-old in Bayelsa

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•The pastor and his wife were arrested by Bayelsa State police on March 3, 2026.
•The alleged victim is a 13-year-old girl from Bayelsa State.
•Police began investigations after the sexual assault was reported to authorities.
•Similar cases of alleged sexual assault against minors have been reported recently in Nigeria, including a 62-year-old man arrested in Ondo State on March 5, 2026.

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▸If the Bayelsa State police successfully prosecute the pastor and his wife it could strengthen legal protections for minors and restore some community trust in law enforcement.

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AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Police arrest man, 62, over alleged rape of 12-year-old girl in Ondo AFRICAVanguard (Nigeria)Pastor, wife arrested for alleged rape of 13-year-old girl in Bayelsa AFRICAPremium Times (Nigeria)Police arrest pastor, wife over alleged rape of minor

A pastor and his wife were arrested in Bayelsa State, Nigeria, for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl. The arrests followed police investigations into the reported sexual assault, highlighting ongoing issues of child protection in the region. This case affects community trust and raises questions about the enforcement of laws protecting minors.