The rape allegation against Senior Pastor of the Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA), Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo by Timi Dakolo’s wife, Busola has taken a fresh dimension.

A group known as Social Justice League (SJL), has urged the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and other security agencies to stop harassing and intimidating the pastor.

In a statement by the Director of the organisation, Dr. Atta Ogah and Secretary, Barrister Bitrus Godwin, the group said;

“Rape allegation is a very serious matter that should not be glossed over; however, no one should be treated as if he or she is already guilty during and after investigation until a court of competent jurisdiction gives its final verdict on the matter strictly on law”.

“The Police appear to have compromised, or else, why should they subject the Pastor to humiliation by searching his house in Abuja for an offence allegedly committed in Ilorin 18 or 20 uncertain years ago? Why should his international passport be seized? That he will run away?”

“We are surprised that the complainant (Bukola) appears to be enjoying preferential treatment in the hands of the Police for a rather strange reason. Under normal circumstances, this is not supposed to be so.”

“It is unlawful trespass, raiding and searching the premises of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA). What were they looking for? Evidences of rape in order to nail the accused? This is bizarre and condemnable method of investigation”.

“The Police should be professional and non-partisan in the investigation. Pastor Fatoyinbo is not a criminal; he is mere suspect of a very controversial allegation, which is what the Police has a responsibility to find out, instead of treating the accused as a criminal.”

“We therefore strongly advise and warn that until proven otherwise, the law must fully protect both the complainant and the accused equally. Thus the unwarranted harassment and intimidation of Pastor Fatoyinbo by the Nigeria Police should stop forthwith.”