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WACOL demands justice for two minors allegedly drugged, raped by prophet in Enugu
The two sisters were reportedly drugged during a deliverance session, after which the man of God gained access to their body.
The incident, according to WACOL, occurred in Okunito Oghe, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State where the pastor’s church is located.
The prophet, his wife and their son have all been implicated in the alleged offence.
WACOL in a statement issued by its communication unit, also alleged that the cleric, Prophet Luke of City of Hope Church had been making attempts to cover the crime.
The statement reads, “Women Aid Collective (WACOL) is profoundly shocked and saddened by the disturbing report from two young sisters, Miss N1 (15 years old) and Miss N2 (17 years old) (their real names are withheld to protect their privacy, identity, and dignity as minors). They have reportedly, from their first-hand account to WACOL officials, been defiled and raped, allegedly by Prophet Luke Eze of the City of Hope Church, Okunito Oghe, in Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State.
“We are further disturbed to learn that while the pastor’s wife is allegedly pressuring the survivors’ mother to accept a bribe of four million Naira (N4,000,000.00) to remain silent about this horrific incident, the suspect’s son is allegedly threatening the life of the victims’ mother.
“WACOL has reported the matter to the police and has petitioned the Enugu State Commissioner of Police for an urgent investigation and thorough prosecution of the suspect. We are taking measures to ensure the safety and security of the victims, given the serious threats made against them and their families to withdraw the charges.
“As a dedicated human rights organization, WACOL, together with its subsidiary Tamar Sexual Assault and Referral Centre, expresses grave concern over the increasing impunity surrounding sexual and gender-based violence, particularly against women and girls in Nigeria. WACOL is committed to fostering a democratic society where violence and abuse are eradicated and where both law and practice fully protect the rights of women and young people.”
The organisation expressed belief that “The cruelty inflicted upon these young girls and their mother is not only criminal but also heartless and tragic.
“The drugging of these young girls to gain access to their bodies constitutes a blatant violation of their sexual and reproductive health rights, as well as their rights to life, bodily integrity, and dignity.
“The safety of these victims, including their mother, is under serious threat from the influential suspect and his son, who are attempting to silence them and obstruct their access to justice.
“The alleged bribe offered to the victims’ mother is an attempt to intimidate and undermine the administration of justice, making the prophet’s wife an accomplice to this crime.
“The actions of the prophet have abused the trust placed in him by using his position to exploit these young girls under the guise of deliverance.
“The failure to arrest the prophet’s wife and son exacerbates the already vulnerable situation faced by these victims and their mother, placing their lives in jeopardy due to alleged threats from the prophet’s son.”
WACOL called for an immediate, rigorous, and transparent investigation into these grave allegations, ensuring the swift prosecution of all those implicated including Prophet Luke Eze, his wife, and their son, whose intimidation and threats have compounded the suffering of the victims and their mother.
“We demand urgent arrest and detention of the prophet’s wife and son to safeguard the lives and well-being of the survivors and the family, especially their mother, who remains at imminent risk.
“We insist on prompt and concrete action by the authorities and relevant stakeholders to guarantee the safety, protection, and access to justice for these courageous victims and their mother.
“In conclusion, the experiences of this distressed mother and her daughters who are victims of sexual abuse and exploitation represent not only a betrayal of trust but also a criminal act. This is particularly concerning because they were seeking help at the prophet’s request during a church service when the alleged defilement and sexual assaults took place.
“No person, regardless of their social or economic standing, should ever endure the horrors of rape, defilement, or threats to their life in a just society. It is the absolute duty of the law to shield and uplift the most vulnerable among us especially young girls whose futures hang in the balance.
“As poignantly stated by their mother, Madam NN, ‘I don’t have anyone to fight for us.’ This urgent cry compels us to demand that Nigeria’s laws be not only upheld but vigorously enforced to protect these victims, restore their dignity, and deliver the justice and remedies they so desperately deserve.
“Justice must be served for the two sisters and their mother, who have experienced trauma. The suspects should face prosecution, and if found guilty, appropriate sentencing should be imposed to deter similar offences,” it demanded.
A cleric, Chibuzor Gift Chinyere, has raised alarm after another child was reportedly abandoned at his residence on April 23, 2026.
According to him, the incident occurred earlier in the day when the young boy was discovered at his gate. He stated that he has immediately notified the police and is making arrangements to hand the child over to the appropriate authorities.
The cleric explained that he is unable to take in new children at the moment due to ongoing registration processes with the Ministry of Social Welfare. He stressed that accepting the child would violate existing legal requirements guiding child care and protection.
He further disclosed that his facility is already accommodating over 500 children, making it necessary to strictly adhere to regulations before admitting more.
Chinyere also expressed appreciation to the Federation of International Women Lawyers and the Ministry of Social Welfare for educating him on proper legal procedures.
He reiterated that the child would be transferred to the custody of the Ministry, emphasizing that compliance with the law remains his top priority.
Adewole Emmanuel, a 400-level medical student of Obafemi Awolowo University (OAU), Ile-Ife, Osun State, has died after reportedly collapsing moments before his final session examination.
Emmanuel’s death was announced on Thursday in a statement by the Ife University Medical Students Association.
The association lamented the sudden departure, describing Emmanuel as a solid pillar of his class.
The statement read in part, “Under the cover of dark clouds, we write to you with the heaviest of hearts to inform you of the passing of one of our own, an integral part of the association and a solid pillar of his class.
While describing the deceased as “a colleague, friend, roommate, and a Part 4 medical student with an undeniably bright future until the time of his passing”, the association added that “This incident is not only sad, but crucially painful as we lost a rising star and a loving member of the IFUMSA family.”
“In honoring his dearest memories, we kindly ask the general public to do without speculations and respect the privacy of the family during this vulnerable period.”
Speaking under condition of anonymity, a senior member of the association said the student died on Wednesday without an underlying ailment.
“He died yesterday. But he hadn’t been sick. He just collapsed and couldn’t be resuscitated,” the source said.
“We were about to write our final exam for the session. And during the process of waiting for the exam, he suddenly collapsed in the college and died.
“It’s just unfortunate as he didn’t have any underlying medical condition. We have contacted his family already.”
..As court srikes out charges against CEO, Energy FM Enugu, Pastor Ogbuanu, 3 others, Awards N1m cost against her
An Enugu State Magistrate Court has struck out a four-count criminal charge brought against a Lagos-based cleric and Chief Executive Officer, Energy FM Enugu, Pastor Basil Ogbuanu, and three of his workers.
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The court also awarded a N1m cost against Mrs. Patricia Nwobodo, the wife of a former governor of Old Anambra State, Chief Jim Ifeanyichukwu Nwobodo, for her failure to prosecute the case.
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The ruling, delivered by His Worship D.K. Ekoh at the Enugu South Magisterial District, followed the persistent absence of the complainants since the inception of the matter in January 2026.
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The defendants, Ezeh Patrick Muoneke, 46; Arinze Onoja, 26; Sedro Theodore, 28; and Basil Ogbuanu, 56, were arraigned on January 20, 2026, on charges bordering on conspiracy, deprivation of liberty, and assault.
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The four- count charge levelled against them read:
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“That you Eze Patrick Muoneke ‘m’, Arinze Only a ‘m’, on the 16th day of January, 2026 at about 1300hours at Patin-Son Estate, Ozubulu Street, Independence Layout, Enugu within Enugu Magisterial District did conspire among themselves to commit misdemeanor to wit: Deprivation of Liberty and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 496(a) of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. 11 the Revise Laws of Enugu State, 2004.
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Count 11: That you Ede Patrick Muoneke ‘m’, Arinze Onoja ‘m’, Sedro Theodore ‘m’ and Ogbuanu Basil ‘m’ on the same date, time and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District did unlawfully confine the movement and detain Mrs Patricia M. Nwobodo ‘f’ against her will from 11hours to 13hours and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 316 of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. 11 the Revise Laws of Enugu State 2004.
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Count 111: That you Ede Patrick Muoneke ‘m’, Arinze Onoja ‘m’, Sedro Theodore ‘m’ and Ogbuanu Basil ‘m’ on the same date, time and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District did unlawfully confine the movement and detain Police Constable Ugwu Emmanuel ‘m’ against his will from 1100hours to 1300hours and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 316 of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. 11 the Revise Laws of Enugu State, 2004.
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Count IV: That you Ede Patrick Muoneke ‘m’ Arinze Onoja ‘m’, Sedro Theodore and Ogbuanu Basil ‘m’ on the same date, time and place in the aforementioned Magisterial District did unlawfully assault Police Constable Ugwu Emmanuel ‘m’ by beating him all over his body and thereby committed an offence punishable under section 252 of the Criminal Code, Cap 30, Vol. 11 the Revise Laws of Enugu State, 2004.
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However, during the proceedings on April 15, 2026, the police prosecutor, B.C. Nnadozie, admitted that he had not seen the complainants since the matter started.
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Nnadozie told the court that he could not “manufacture oath” or serve witness statements on the defence as he had no contact with the nominal complainants.
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Counsel for the defendants, Emeka Oko, urged the court to dismiss the charge, noting that his clients, who are busy artisans and a Lagos resident, had suffered by traveling to Enugu for a case the complainants were not interested in pursuing.
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Delivering his ruling, Magistrate Ekoh lambasted the conduct of the complainants, describing it as a clear indication of their lack of desire to prosecute the matter.
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“A complainant whose complaint was investigated and to her knowledge is aware of the charge proffered against the defendants decides to stay in her luxury home without prosecuting her complaint, should as well pay damages to the person(s) she wrongfully complained against”, he said
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The court subsequently struck out the charge and ordered that the defendants must not be re-arrested on the strength of the same complaint.
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The trial Magistrate also granted the application for N1m cost against the complainant to be paid to the defendants.
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