Protesters are currently seen around Commonwealth of Zion Assembly (COZA) church premise particularly in Lagos, Nigeria’s commercial centre.
While they are protesting with placards and banners with all manner of inscription following rape allegation against COZA Pastor Biodun Fatayinbo, Blueprint Correspondent cited heavy security deployment both at Lagos and Abuja branches of the church with anxiety soaring high.
Security officials included personnel of the Nigerian Army, the police and Nigerian Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
This comes days after the Founder of the church Pastor Biodun Fatoyinbo, was accused of rape, an allegation he has denied.
At the church, located in Guzape, more than 30 security officials were present with security vehicles parked at strategic points. The deployment is higher than the usual security presence during services.
This Sunday’s service is the first since Busola Dakolo, a photographer and wife of musician Timi Dakolo, accused the pastor of raping her when she was 18.
Her allegation has led to calls by many Nigerians and groups for the arrest and investigation of the pastor.
Many others have also stood by the pastor who issued a statement saying he has never raped anyone even as an unbeliever.
