The Ogun State Police Command have commenced a manhunt for a pastor who allegedly chained his son inside a room for over month.
The nine-year-old son, Korede Taiwo, who looked emaciated, was rescued on Friday by police operatives attached to Onipanu Division ,Ota.
Korede’s father was said to be the pastor in charge of Key of Joy Celestial Church of Christ, Ajibawo area in Atan Ota, Ado Odo Ota Local Government Area of the state.
However, his wife, who is also said to be victim’s step mother, has been arrested.
The pastor’s neighbours were said to have given the policemen a tip off about the incident.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the incident. He said the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Abdulmajid Ali, had ordered the arrest the fleeing pastor.
The nine-year-old son, Korede Taiwo, who looked emaciated, was rescued on Friday by police operatives attached to Onipanu Division ,Ota.
Korede’s father was said to be the pastor in charge of Key of Joy Celestial Church of Christ, Ajibawo area in Atan Ota, Ado Odo Ota Local Government Area of the state.
However, his wife, who is also said to be victim’s step mother, has been arrested.
The pastor’s neighbours were said to have given the policemen a tip off about the incident.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa Adejobi, confirmed the incident. He said the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Abdulmajid Ali, had ordered the arrest the fleeing pastor.
