Embattled Abuja cleric Pastor Amos Isah has reportedly been caught on video appealing for a private settlement with the family of a 14-year-old girl he allegedly raped, just days before his criminal trial resumes on May 14.
WATCH: Abuja Pastor Amos Isah, Accused Of Raping 14-Year-Old In Church, Visits Victim’s Family At Night To Beg For Forgiveness pic.twitter.com/OCX7lpt0u7
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Pastor Amos Isah, an embattled cleric in the Gwagwalada Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, has reportedly initiated a desperate attempt to settle a criminal rape case out of court. Sources revealed to SaharaReporters that the suspect, who is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl inside his church, visited the victim’s residence at night to plead for forgiveness and persuade the family to drop their pursuit of justice. The development follows Isah’s previous failure to appear in court and comes as the legal proceedings are set to gain fresh momentum with a hearing scheduled for Thursday, May 14.
Exclusive video footage obtained on Tuesday shows the cleric seated with the victim’s parents during a private meeting aimed at halting the prosecution. The case, which has sparked widespread public outrage, stems from an incident last year where the minor alleged that Isah lured her into a newly constructed church auditorium under false pretenses. According to the family, the pastor locked the building, performed a “prayer ritual,” and raped her before handing her ₦3,000 for “medication” and threatening to kill her family if she disclosed the assault. Investigations have since suggested a disturbing pattern of predatory behavior, with claims that the suspect frequently targeted underage girls using his tinted-window vehicle.
As the May 14 court date approaches, community members and activists are reportedly maintaining a close watch on the proceedings to prevent any subversion of the rule of law through intimidation or private financial inducements. “Now Amos is secretly begging; the case is properly starting on May 14,” a source familiar with the matter stated. The community’s resolve to see the case to its logical conclusion remains firm, with many insisting that the “innocent little girl” deserves full judicial protection against a man described by locals as a serial predator.
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