Court Adjourns Rape Trial Of Popular Abuja Pastor Amos Isah, Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 14-Year-Old Girl

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama has adjourned the high-profile case involving Pastor Amos Isah, founder of the Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry in Gwagwalada, Abuja, to September 30, 2025.

The cleric faces grave allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl inside his church auditorium, a crime that has ignited national outrage and renewed scrutiny of sexual violence against minors in Nigeria. 

According to family testimonies, Isah allegedly lured the victim into the church’s newly constructed auditorium under false pretences, locked multiple doors to prevent escape, and sexually assaulted her. After the attack, he reportedly gave her ₦3,000 for "medication" upon noticing she was bleeding and threatened to kill her and her family if she disclosed the incident.

Disturbingly, sources close to the victim’s family reveal that Isah had a long-standing pattern of targeting underage girls, often transporting them to secluded areas in his tinted-window car under the guise of spiritual mentorship.

“This girl is just one of many. He has been preying on minors for years.” a relative said.

Isah was arrested on June 18, 2025, after the victim’s father filed a formal complaint. Despite the completion of investigations by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), his arraignment was delayed for weeks, fueling suspicions of intentional stalling or external interference. Police initially denied him bail, citing the severity of the charges and pending legal advice. 

The adjournment to September 30 follows his formal arraignment on July 16, with the court yet to rule on bail applications. Legal experts note that the case falls under Section 218 of Nigeria’s Criminal Code, which criminalizes defilement of minors under 16, irrespective of consent, and carries a penalty of 14 years to life imprisonment. 

However, the father of the minor, who was allegedly abused, has expressed profound gratitude to Child Rights Advocates for standing by his family as their legal battle continues.

In a statement, the father said that without the intervention of child protection groups and safety advocates, his daughter’s voice would have been silenced by those trying to leverage money and influence to obstruct justice.

"If not for the Child Rights Advocates and Safety team that stood up for my poor family, they would have used money and connections to shut me down and deny my daughter a voice,” he said, fighting back tears.

According to him, the weight of the situation nearly drove him to a mental breakdown, as his family faced immense pressure and backlash for daring to speak out.

“I almost ran mad. All odds were against me. I didn’t know what to do. My wife and only daughter were being abused just for speaking the truth,” he revealed.

The alleged abuser, identified as Amos, is reportedly a popular figure in Gwagwalada with strong ties to certain security operatives, further complicating the case.

“Amos’ popularity and connections with some officers in Gwagwalada would have shut us down and denied us justice,” the distraught father said. “But now, at least we have hope that the justice system in this country can work for the poor, just like our national anthem says, ‘to build a nation where no man is oppressed.’”

He further appealed to the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) not to relent in their pursuit of justice, commending them for their professionalism and commitment thus far.

“Please, I’m begging the FCID—don’t stop. Don’t let them frustrate this case. Fight to the end. Help my daughter get justice. We are counting on the court and all relevant agencies,” he said.