Rape Allegations: Police Ask Victims To File Complaints
BAYO WAHAB Yesterday at 8:21 PM

Following rape allegations levied against the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the police in Abuja have said it would require a formal complaint against the preacher before a criminal action could be taken against him.
Police commissioner Bala Ciroma on Saturday, June 29, 2019 that the police need complaints from victims or witnesses or both to proceed with rape charges.

He said, "They should file a formal complaint, and then the police can see how to proceed from there."

The rape allegation against Pastor Fatoyinbo has been the major topic of discussion since Timi Dakolo's wife, Busola Dakolo accused the preacher of raping her when she was sixteen.

Busola in a video interview told YNaija that Mr Fatoyinbo came to her family residence in Ilorin and raped and deflowered her when she was 16-yr-old.

She said, "Immediately I opened the door, he just pushed me, he did not say anything, he did not utter any word, he just pushed me to one of the chairs in my living room."

"I saw him, he was removing his belt, he just said: 'keep quiet, do what I want you to do and you will be fine.'"

Meanwhile, the pastor has denied the allegation in a statement he released on Friday, June 28, 2019, saying has never had any private interaction with Busola Dakolo beyond his pastoral duties.

However, civil societies have reacted to the rape allegation against pastor Fatoyinbo.

Human Rights activist, Segun Awosanya popularly known has Segalink on social media has also weighed in on the ongoing allegations.

Awosanya, who works with Citizen Gavel, a civic tech organisation is said to be instituting a legal action against the pastor saying there are "more than 30 people who are ready to testify against him."

Awosanya also said it is possible for Pastor Fatoyinbo to be sued for statutory rape since the alleged victim said she was rapes when she was 16.

https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/rape-allegations-police-ask-victims-to-file-complaints/58jne2v


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD9b7_0ToAc

Also see related articles:

http://saharareporters.com/2019/06/29/biodun-fatoyinbo-rape-scandal-president-buhari%E2%80%99s-aide-wants-police-investigation-busola
http://saharareporters.com/2019/06/29/timi-dakolo-announces-7-days-protest-against-pastor-biodun-fatoyinbo-over-rape
https://www.scholangle.com/2019/06/i-am-in-tears-coza-pastor-fatoyinbo-r-p.html

Like play like play, this matter go go international

Lawyers, what does the statute of limitation act say concerning this..... Can the matter be investigated?

Tomide007:


Lawyers, what does the statute of limitation act say concerning this..... Can the matter be investigated?

The more rapist victims that come out to file their complaints the tighter the noose gets on the rapist.

OLAADEGBU:


The more rapist victims that come out to file their complaints the tighter the noose gets on the rapist.

Is this statute of limitation act

Tomide007:


Is this statute of limitation act

Depending on the country. See a link to your learned friend here --> https://www.nairaland.com/3810071/limitation-action-nigeria-4-things

Why is Bisola acting like an uneducated fellow ? If you have evidence to nail the guy , approach the court instead of constituting nuisance everywhere . I frown at rape but there are must be evidence...

juvewalex:


Why is Bisola acting like an uneducated fellow ? If you have evidence to nail the guy , approach the court instead of constituting nuisance everywhere . I frown at rape but there are must be evidence...

13 victims are ready to testify against him in court.--> https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/exclusive-protests-organiser-say-13-victims-are-ready-to-testify-against-pastor/h733y11

OLAADEGBU:


13 victims are ready to testify against him in court.--> https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/exclusive-protests-organiser-say-13-victims-are-ready-to-testify-against-pastor/h733y11

Until then we should stop condemning him.

fastjett:


Until then we should stop condemning him.

At this stage it is beyond him, all rapist must be brought to book. If they escape judgment here there certainly cannot escape God's judgment.

She was raped at 16, how old is she now. Why is she crying now and not then.?
If the pastor must go to jail, there is need for sufficient evidence or recent rape case against him with witnesses.

OLAADEGBU:
Rape Allegations: Police Ask Victims To File Complaints
BAYO WAHAB Yesterday at 8:21 PM

Following rape allegations levied against the senior pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, the police in Abuja have said it would require a formal complaint against the preacher before a criminal action could be taken against him.
Police commissioner Bala Ciroma on Saturday, June 29, 2019 that the police need complaints from victims or witnesses or both to proceed with rape charges.

He said, "They should file a formal complaint, and then the police can see how to proceed from there."

The rape allegation against Pastor Fatoyinbo has been the major topic of discussion since Timi Dakolo's wife, Busola Dakolo accused the preacher of raping her when she was sixteen.

Busola in a video interview told YNaija that Mr Fatoyinbo came to her family residence in Ilorin and raped and deflowered her when she was 16-yr-old.

She said, "Immediately I opened the door, he just pushed me, he did not say anything, he did not utter any word, he just pushed me to one of the chairs in my living room."

"I saw him, he was removing his belt, he just said: 'keep quiet, do what I want you to do and you will be fine.'"

Meanwhile, the pastor has denied the allegation in a statement he released on Friday, June 28, 2019, saying has never had any private interaction with Busola Dakolo beyond his pastoral duties.

However, civil societies have reacted to the rape allegation against pastor Fatoyinbo.

Human Rights activist, Segun Awosanya popularly known has Segalink on social media has also weighed in on the ongoing allegations.

Awosanya, who works with Citizen Gavel, a civic tech organisation is said to be instituting a legal action against the pastor saying there are "more than 30 people who are ready to testify against him."

Awosanya also said it is possible for Pastor Fatoyinbo to be sued for statutory rape since the alleged victim said she was rapes when she was 16.

https://www.pulse.ng/news/local/rape-allegations-police-ask-victims-to-file-complaints/58jne2v


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KD9b7_0ToAc

Also see related articles:

http://saharareporters.com/2019/06/29/biodun-fatoyinbo-rape-scandal-president-buhari%E2%80%99s-aide-wants-police-investigation-busola
http://saharareporters.com/2019/06/29/timi-dakolo-announces-7-days-protest-against-pastor-biodun-fatoyinbo-over-rape
https://www.scholangle.com/2019/06/i-am-in-tears-coza-pastor-fatoyinbo-r-p.html

As much as I whole heartedly condemned rape.

However There are procedure to follows in doing things.

Disrupting service or creating unnecessary noise is out of it

engineerboat:


As much as I whole heartedly condemned rape.

However There are procedure to follows in doing things.

Disrupting service or creating unnecessary noise is out of it

What service are you talking about when the person conducting the service is accused of rape? These people are worshipping at the altar of Baal and feeding on innocent sheep who mistake them for shepherds not know that they are wolves in sheep's clothing.

wildernessVoice:


She was raped at 16, how old is she now. Why is she crying now and not then.?
If the pastor must go to jail, there is need for sufficient evidence or recent rape case against him with witnesses.

If the pastor is sure that he is falsely accused then he should charge the lady for defamation and see whether the rest of the rape victims would not come out to testify against him.

"I Have Met With 5 Victims That Have Similar Story About Biodun Fatoyinbo" - Chude Jideonwo


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B75U_zYsnDk

Chude confirmed in this videoclip that Busola has filed complaints with the police.

UPDATE: Policemen Ask Busola Dakolo To Recant Confession Against Fatoyinbo By Signing Document
A source, who spoke to SaharaReporters, said, "The men are harassing the Dakolos and trying to force them to sign a document from the Inspector General Of Police, Mohammed Adamu
BY SAHARAREPORTERS, NEW YORK JUL 20, 2019

Operatives of the Nigerian Police are currently at the residence of popular Nigerian musician, Timi Dakolo and his wife, Busola Dakolo.

A source, who spoke to SaharaReporters, said, "The men are harassing the Dakolos and trying to force them to sign a document from the Inspector General Of Police, Mohammed Adamu, stating that the confession made by Busola Dakolo is targeted at tarnishing the image of Biodun Fatoyinbo, pastor of Commonwealth of Zion Assembly in Abuja, a move the Dakolo's are vehemently resisting."

Breaking News
BREAKING: Policemen Storm Busola Dakolo's Residence
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1 Hour Ago

Busola Dakolo had alleged that Biodun Fatoyinbo of the Commonwealth of Zion raped her as a teenager in his church in Ilorin.

Sources at the Dakolo residence say the policemen numbering three are trying to force them to go to Abuja against their will.

Details later...

http://saharareporters.com/2019/07/20/update-policemen-ask-busola-dakolo-recant-confession-against-fatoyinbo-signing-document

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irtQSmwuEhY

OLAADEGBU:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=irtQSmwuEhY

Timi Dakolo addresses press conference over alleged rape allegations, harassment


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o9j9SSgtp6c

TVC News Nigeria
Published on 22 Jul 2019
Nigerian singer Timi Dakolo is an unhappy man at the moment.

He claims the privacy of his family, especially that of his young children have been breached since his wife granted an interview accusing a pastor of rape.

Mister Dakolo also says his family has been harassed and bullied and is accusing police of neither responding to their petition concerning the alleged rape nor inviting the pastor for questioning.

He addressed a news conference and spoke on the police action on his home on Saturday.

He elaborated on the cause of the alleged infringement on his privacy.

Update: IG Orders Case Transfer To Lagos

https://punchng.com/breaking-fatoyinbo-vs-dakolos-ig-orders-case-transfer-to-lagos/

COZA Update: Pastor Rape Saga: Busola Dakolo Says Rape Affected Her Marital Sex Life Negatively

http://saharareporters.com/2019/09/09/coza-pastor-rape-saga-busola-dakolo-says-rape-affected-her-marital-sex-life-negatively

OLAADEGBU:


If the pastor is sure that he is falsely accused then he should charge the lady for defamation and see whether the rest of the rape victims would not come out to testify against him.

Are you ok?
I see you are a family member of the accuser that's why you are on the steering in this thread.

The accuser has the responsibility to prove her case and not the other way round.
Why should the pastor be the one to prove the case?

Most of you just talk out of emotions.

kingkakaone:


Are you ok?
I see you are a family member of the accuser that's why you are on the steering in this thread.

The accuser has the responsibility to prove her case and not the other way round.
Why should the pastor be the one to prove the case?

Most of you just talk out of emotions.

If the accused sues for character defamation then the onus will then be on the accuser to 'prove her case.'

OLAADEGBU:


If the accused sues for character defamation then the onus will then be on the accuser to 'prove her case.'

Why should the weight or onus be on the accused?
He doesn't care about defamation, he doesn't want to help her share the burden. She is the one with a claim, she should prove it.

Nobody told her to come out in the first place, she should have all her proofs ready by now.

kingkakaone:


Why should the weight or onus be on the accused?
He doesn't care about defamation, he doesn't want to help her share the burden. She is the one with a claim, she should prove it.

Nobody told her to come out in the first place, she should have all her proofs ready by now.

So if someone accuses you of stealing will you wait until the accuser goes to court before clearing your name?

OLAADEGBU:


So if someone accuses you of stealing will you wait until the accuser goes to court before clearing your name?

Why did your Buhari not sue the people saying he doesn't have certificate?

Please answer this.

kingkakaone:


Why did your Buhari not sue the people saying he doesn't have certificate?

Please answer this.

You can ask why Sowore is currently being detained or why Nnamdi Kanu had to escape for his dear life.

OLAADEGBU:


You can ask why Sowore is currently being detained or why Nnamdi Kanu had to escape for his dear life.

Did Sowore or Kanu talk about Buhari certificate?
FFK, Timi Frank and co peddling the story are all walking free, why did he not sue them for defamation?

Why didn't your Buhari even sue Sowore to court to clear his name?

Just be typing in ignorance there.
SMH

kingkakaone:


Did Sowore or Kanu talk about Buhari certificate?
FFK, Timi Frank and co peddling the story are all walking free, why did he not sue them for defamation?

Why don't your Buhari even sirpe Sowore to court to clear his name?

Just be typing in ignorance there.
SMH

The repercussion awaiting the aforementioned above is still loading.

jkendy:


Thought this whole thing has died down. Why bringing up this issue again

You wished it had died down but alas the toe is poking out.