Crime

Lagos Cleric, Bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniels, Receives Life Sentence for Rape and Sexual Assault Charges

Published

11 months ago

January 26, 2024

By Admin

Te Lagos State Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence Court in Ikeja has handed down a life sentence to Bishop Oluwafeyiropo Daniels, the leader of “I Reign Christian Ministry,” for the heinous act of raping a pastor within his church premises in June 2020.

Additionally, Daniels was found guilty of sexually assaulting two members of his congregation, leading to a three-year prison sentence for the convicted cleric.

The judgment was delivered by Justice Rahman Oshodi, who underscored the credibility of the complainant’s testimony and the uncontradicted evidence provided by witnesses during the trial.

The charges against Bishop Daniels encompassed an amended four-count indictment, including rape, sexual assault, and attempted rape.

Despite the defendant’s denials, the court placed weight on the consistent and compelling accounts presented by the victims and witnesses.

This isn’t the first time Daniels faced legal consequences for his actions. In May 2023, he was remanded in court on charges of raping a 25-year-old woman at his Lekki residence.

The victim recounted the disturbing incident, claiming that the assault occurred during a prayer session while Daniels spoke in tongues.