The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned a cleric, Luke Eze, accused of assaulting two sisters during what he described as a deliverance session at his church in the Oghe community of Ezeagu Local Government Area.
The 63-year-old founder of City of Hope Ministry, popularly known as “Ọkụ Night,” was arrested by operatives of the Iwollo Police Division after the victims’ parents reported the case on September 11, 2025.
Police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe, in a statement, confirmed that the suspect was arraigned and remanded in custody after investigations by the Gender and Anti-Human Trafficking Section of the State CID.
According to the command: “The Enugu State Police Command has arraigned and secured the court-ordered remand of a 63-year-old pastor, Luke Eze, for the alleged assault of two sisters (names withheld), aged 16 and 19. The suspect was arrested on September 11, 2025, by operatives of the Iwollo Police Division of the Command, following a report by the victims’ parent.
“…The police recovered two plastic bottles containing the unidentified substance the suspect administered to the victims for forensic analysis. Luke Eze confessed to the crimes, blaming it on ‘the devil.’
He has been arraigned in court, after conclusion of investigations by the Gender and Anti-Human Trafficking Section of the Command’s State CID, and remanded in correctional custody.
“The Commissioner of Police, CP Mamman Bitrus Giwa, psc, has condemned the act as abominable and senseless, cautioning parents and the public against falling prey to criminal elements masquerading as spiritual leaders.
“He assures the public of the Command’s commitment to ensuring justice is served in the case.”
The police also urged residents to be vigilant and avoid falling victim to individuals exploiting religion to commit crimes.
