The Ebonyi State Police Command has confirmed that it is investigating allegations of sexual abuse leveled against a clergyman by a 22-year-old female member of his church.
The church, located at Ebonyi Voice, Mile 50 Layout in Abakaliki, is where the alleged incident took place.
According to the State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, the bishop was arrested on Wednesday and is currently in custody. He noted that investigations are ongoing and that the suspect will be charged in court once inquiries are concluded.
In a video circulating on social media, the young woman explained that she began living in the church on the advice of her family and the cleric, who claimed she would receive divine healing for her health condition.
She further alleged that the bishop convinced her that having sexual relations with him for seven days would change her genotype from SS to AA.
Attempts to obtain the clergyman’s response have so far been unsuccessful, as police have restricted access to him while investigations continue.