Three weeks after the arrest of Pastor Amos Isah, founder of Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry in Gwagwalada, Abuja, the family of a 14-year-old girl allegedly raped by the cleric is raising alarm over what they describe as a disturbing lack of progress in the case.
Despite the gravity of the allegations and Pastor Isah’s continued detention by the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), no formal charges have been filed against him. The family claims that the delay is not procedural but deliberate, alleging that certain officers within the police force are working to shield the pastor due to his religious status and public influence.
According to reports, the incident occurred inside the church’s newly constructed auditorium, where the pastor allegedly lured the minor under false pretenses, conducted a prayer ritual, and then sexually assaulted her. The victim’s family states that Pastor Isah gave the girl ₦3,000 for medication and threatened to harm her and her family if she spoke out.
The family is now calling on the Inspector General of Police and the National Human Rights Commission to intervene, citing concerns over “unusual secrecy” surrounding the investigation and a lack of transparency from the FCID.
“This is not just about our daughter,” said a family spokesperson. “It’s about every child who could be vulnerable to abuse under the guise of spiritual authority. We demand justice, not silence.”
The case has sparked outrage across Gwagwalada and beyond, with many questioning how a preacher known for sermons on holiness and moral integrity could be implicated in such serious crimes. Civil society groups are also beginning to mobilize, calling for accountability and protection for victims of abuse within religious institutions.