The suspect identified as Mr Otu popularly called evangelist from wula village in boki LGA of Cross River state was arrested at Melrose clinic Ikom metropolis by the police on Wednesday, August 29, following a tipoff.
The victim’s phone was found in the bag Mr Otu carried during the arrest.
The suspect was said to have confessed to the crime after interrogation. The Police has transferred him to the Command Headquarters in Calabar.
We had earlier reported the gruesome rape and murder of the pastor on Sunday night, August 5, after Sunday Service at Assemblies Of God, Obudu Road Ikom where she is assisting Rev. Elias Apieson.