A man of the cloth is in police custody for allegedly defiling a minor at local lodging in Vihiga County.
Patrick Kegondi, a pastor at African Divine Church (ADC), was busted on Sunday having sex with the 17-year-old girl in a lodging at Lunyerere within Sabatia Sub-county.
Reports indicate attendants and customer in the joint alerted the police shortly after Kegondi checked into his room with the Form-three student.
Thereafter, the pastor was whisked away.
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He is currently detained at Kilingili Police station.
Chavakali chief, Hesbon Munavo, confirmed the incident saying the girl was taken to hospital to undergo medical tests, which will aid police with investigations.
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