The Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corp (NSCDC) said the nine-year old boy was chained for weeks by the Celestial Church of Christ (Key of Joy Parish, Ajiwo) at Ajibawo in Ado Odo/ Ota local government area of Ogun State,was rescued by officials of the Nigerian Security
and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday.
In a statement, Saturday the NSCDC said Master
Korede was rescued while in chains,
and that the case
had been transferred to the appropriate authority for
further investigation.
The nine-year-old son, Korede Taiwo, who looked
emaciated, was rescued on Friday by
officers of the Ogun State Police Command 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 said to be the victim’s step
mother has been arrested.
The pastor’s neighbours were said to have given the
policemen a tip off about the incident, which led to the
rescue.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, Muyiwa
Adejobi, confirmed the incident, and he said the
Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone
2, Abdulmajid Ali, has ordered the arrest of the fleeing pastor.
Adejobi said, “The police operatives, who got a tip-off
from a neighbour in the community, swung into action
and moved to the said church where the victimised
young Korede was chained and rescued him.
“The step mother of Korede, Kehinde Taiwo, has been. arrested by the police.” Adejobi said Kehinde had revealed that Korede’s father’s cruel act was due to the boy's stealing habit. Ali who
condemned the pastor’s criminal and inhuman act had
directed that the matter be properly investigated and
ordered that the victim be given proper medical
attention.
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and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) on Friday.
In a statement, Saturday the NSCDC said Master
Korede was rescued while in chains,
had been transferred to the appropriate authority for
further investigation.
The nine-year-old son, Korede Taiwo, who looked
emaciated, was rescued on Friday by
officers of the Ogun State Police Command 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 said to be the victim’s step
mother has been arrested.
The pastor’s neighbours were said to have given the
policemen a tip off about the incident, which led to the
rescue.
Adejobi, confirmed the incident, and he said the
Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone
2, Abdulmajid Ali, has ordered the arrest of the fleeing pastor.
Adejobi said, “The police operatives, who got a tip-off
from a neighbour in the community, swung into action
and moved to the said church where the victimised
young Korede was chained and rescued him.
“The step mother of Korede, Kehinde Taiwo, has been. arrested by the police.” Adejobi said Kehinde had revealed that Korede’s father’s cruel act was due to the boy's stealing habit. Ali who
condemned the pastor’s criminal and inhuman act had
directed that the matter be properly investigated and
ordered that the victim be given proper medical
attention.
Additional information:punch
