Police arrest pastor for allegedly defiling his daughter
The Akwa Ibom State Police command has arrested Louis Akpojotor Mevoweoyo, a pastor living in Ibiono Ibom LGA, who is accused of sexually assaulting his daughter, whose identity remains confidential.
During a press conference on Monday at the Command’s headquarters, the police Public Relations Officer, DSP Timfon John, revealed that investigations indicated the alleged abuse began when the girl was just 12 years old.
The police spokesperson said, “We have arrested one Louis Akpojotor Mevoweoyo, a pastor from Ughelli North LGA, residing in Ibiono Ibom, for defiling his daughter (name withheld).
“Investigations revealed that the suspect had been s*xually assaulting the victim since she was 12 years old, with the latest incident occurring in December 2024.”