By Desire Emmanuel
The Lagos State Police Command on Sunday night disclosed that it has invited controversial pastor, Chris Okafor, to answer various allegations against him including multiple rape, various sexual offences, among others.
A statement by the command disclosed that Okafor, the Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, is to report on Monday, January 5, at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Yaba, at 10:00 a.m.
He is expected to answer allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and several other conducts likely to cause breach of public peace and breakdown of law and order in the state.
The statement reads: “The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (DC SCID) to carry out a thorough investigation into the several criminal allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor.
“The pastor has been duly served with an invitation letter through his legal representative and is expected to cooperate fully with the Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in the ongoing investigation into the allegations of capital offences and other serious crimes against him.
“CP Olohundare Jimoh has also directed immediate full security coverage and protection for his victims and hereby encourages them to feel free to come out and report at the Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, where the investigation into the alleged criminal atrocities against the pastor has commenced.
“The identities of the victims will be absolutely kept confidential and will be protected. Any person(s) or individuals who may have fallen victim are further implored to come forward to report their complaints in the hands of the alleged pastor.
“Any person or persons who has credible information or evidence relevant to the investigation are also encouraged to come forward without fear or apprehension to assist the police in the investigation of the cases against him. Such persons may wish to get across to the SCID through the Police Public Relations Department at the Lagos State Police Command or can go directly to the SCID.”
