The Coalition of Public Interests Lawyers and Advocates (COPA) has urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mohammed Adamu to ensure justice is served in the case of rape involving Biodun Fatoyinbo, Senior Pastor, Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA).
Busola Dakolo, wife of Nigeria’s inspirational singer, Timi Dakolo, had accused the pastor of rape when she was 17 years.
The allegation necessitated the stepping down of Fatoyinbo as the Senior Pastor of the church.
The Convener of COPA, Pelumi Olajengbesi urged Adamu to ensure the matter was not swept under the carpet and that the suspect should be tried in Lagos where the matter was reported.
“Our demands are simply that the matter be allowed its due course within the jurisdiction where the complaint was filed.”
He called on the police to take urgent action on the matter that had already in the public glare without giving rooms for doubt in their ability.
He also called for the execution of a valid and active warrant of arrest against Fatoyimbo in order to restore the confidence of the ordinary Nigerians.
However, Olajengbesi said that the coalition would diligently continue to monitor matters as they arise to ensure fairness and justice.
(NAN)