A pastor was assaulted by members of the public after he was allegedly found with a schoolgirl inside his rented house in an incident that has sparked outrage.

According to reports, the girl is believed to be one of the pastor’s congregants. It is alleged that he invited her to his house under the pretext of praying for her.

However, residents suspected that he had other intentions, prompting them to confront him.

Videos circulating online show the pastor being surrounded by an angry crowd before he is physically assaulted. In the footage, one man is heard asking, “What are you doing with a schoolgirl?” as the pastor pleads for mercy.

The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently verified, and it remains unclear whether the matter has been formally reported to police.

Authorities are expected to investigate the allegations to establish what transpired.