As reported by THE PUNCH, Some members of the iReign Christian Ministry, Lagos, on Friday, expressed shock as the church’s founder and senior pastor, Bishop Oluwafeyiropo (Feyi) Daniels, was sentenced to life imprisonment by an Ikeja Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court for raping a church member.
The members of the church, which is located at 1a Gbolade Adebanjo Crescent, Opebi, Ikeja, who spoke to Saturday PUNCH, said the pastor was being victimised and that his imprisonment would not stop the work of God.informationguidenigeria
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Live, Study and Work in Canada. No Payment is Required! Hurry Now click here to Apply >> Immigrate to CanadaJustice Oshodi said, “Oluwafeyiropo Daniels, I have convicted you of sexually violating two women, who were members of your church.JAMB Portal
“The first one, you raped ferociously and caused her so much pain. The second, you sexually assaulted using your dominant character and position as a clergy.NYSC Portal
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“These offences are grievous and rape attracts life imprisonment, while sexual assault is punishable with three years’ imprisonment.”
The judge also said though the defence counsel, Adebayo Adegbite, urged the court to use its discretion in sentencing, the Lagos State law, however, prescribed a mandatory sentence for rape.JAMB Result
“Due to the seriousness and the ferocity of the attack on his victims, accordingly, I sentence you as follows: on count one, I sentence you to life imprisonment; on count three, I sentence you to three years imprisonment and you shall also serve your term in the maximum security custodial centre where you are currently being held,” he added.
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