Nigerian Pastor Facing Sexual Assault Charges In South Africa Back In Court Today

By Sydney Elike21 October 20191 min read

A Nigerian pastor, Timothy Omotosho, who is facing charges which include rape, human trafficking, and racketeering is expected to return to a South African court inPort Elizabeth today.

The case was adjourned earlier this month due to Omotosho’s application to the Supreme Court of Appeal and the court will give its verdict today.

The accused, along with two others, had allegedly lured young girls to his church inDurban. He is facing a 90-count charge.

Omotosho was arrested at thePort ElizabethInternational Airport in 2017 and is yet to take a plea. He is the senior pastor of Jesus Dominion International in Durban and is currently behind bars.

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