C’River: Pastor allegedly beats 14-yr old girl to

C’River is a Christian church in Lagos, Nigeria, whose pastor, Rev. Samuel O. Adebayo, was arrested in early 2024 after a 14‑year‑old girl alleged he repeatedly beat her. The girl’s mother reported the abuse to police, leading to the pastor’s detention and a police investigation into possible assault and child‑abuse charges. The case has drawn media attention and prompted calls for stricter oversight of religious leaders in the region. Views Nigeria