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A cleric, Paul Morah, who allegedly defiled over 24 male children between 12 and 16 years at Enyibichiri community in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has been arrested.
Morah, who hails from Orji River in Enugu State but came to Ebonyi for pastoral mission, claimed to be a reverend with the Anglican Church.
The Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP George Okafor, who confirmed the report yesterday (Wednesday), added that he would brief journalists when investigation was concluded.
He said, “We are aware of the matter.
It was alleged that the supposed pastor used a diabolical handkerchief to lure some of the children, especially those who tried to resist him.
Earlier, the Coordinator of Ikwo East Development Centre, Hon. Chinedu Ogbuoji, where the incident occurred, confirmed the incident and described it as pathetic.
Some of the 24 boys narrated how the acts took place.
They said, the man used to send them on an errand and when they came back, he will ask them to enter his house.
In the house, he will ask us to remove our clothes. If they resist, he will remove their clothes and defile them.
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