The clergyman was reportedly found abusing a pregnant cow behind the church by members who had stayed behind after the evening service.
The church members quickly raised an alarm, drawing the attention of neighbors who rushed to the scene. Shock and anger filled the air as villagers confronted the pastor, accusing him of disgracing the church and the community.
Some angry residents attempted to attack him, but police officers from Mudete Police Station arrived in time and saved him from mob justice.
During his arrest, the pastor shocked everyone even further by claiming that it was the devil who had pushed him into committing the act.
“Satan tempted me. I don’t know what came over me,” he reportedly said. He begged for forgiveness, urging church members to continue praying together, promising that he would never repeat such an act again.
However, most residents and church members dismissed his excuse, saying the pastor might be mentally unstable after what he did.
“We can’t believe a man of God could do such a thing. He needs to be taken to court and face justice,” one resident said.
This incident adds to a growing list of strange and disturbing events reported in Vihiga County in recent weeks, some involving pastors and church leaders.
Locals have now called on authorities to closely monitor religious figures and ensure such shameful acts do not tarnish the name of the church.
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