A pastor accused of defilement was denied bail by a court. The court's decision was announced today.
He will remain in police custody. This is pending further court proceedings in the case.
The specific charges against the pastor involve defilement. Details of the alleged defilement were not immediately made public.
The court did not give any specific reasons for denying the bail. However, such decisions often consider the nature of the crime and flight risk.
Investigators are still working on the case. Further legal steps are expected soon.
The name of the pastor has not been released. The location of the court was not specified.