The incident happened on Sunday afternoon when curious neighbors alerted the church members after noticing unusual activities around the pastor’s residence.
The pastor, identified as Reverend Daniel Owusu of a certain Light Ministry, was reportedly caught with three children, aged between 5 and 8, hidden in a locked room behind his house.
Witnesses say the children looked frightened and confused when they were discovered.
“I heard strange noises coming from the back of the pastor’s house. When I peeped through the window, I saw the children crying and looking scared. That’s when I raised the alarm,” said Kofi Asare, a neighbor.
Upon hearing the news, angry church members rushed to the house and confronted the pastor. Things quickly escalated when he allegedly failed to give a clear explanation about the children’s presence.
“He kept saying, ‘These are children I’m helping,’ but when we asked for their names or parents, he couldn’t answer,” said Ama Serwaa, a church member.
“That’s when people got angry and started beating him.”
The police arrived shortly after and rescued the pastor from the enraged crowd.
The children were taken to the nearest hospital for a check-up and later placed in protective custody.
Police spokesperson ASP Michael Ankomah confirmed the arrest of Reverend Owusu and said investigations are ongoing.
“We are currently investigating the circumstances surrounding the presence of the children in the pastor’s house. We will also work to locate their parents and ensure their safety,” ASP Ankomah stated.
The incident has sparked fear and outrage in the community, with residents demanding thorough investigations.
“We trusted him as a man of God. Now we are scared for our children. The police must get to the bottom of this,” said Abena Mensah, a concerned parent.
Reverend Owusu remains in police custody as investigations continue.
The police have urged the public to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified information that could cause panic.
Meanwhile, the parents of the rescued children have been contacted and are cooperating with the police.
Source: GHOne TV