A Pastor in Labasa is under police investigation for allegedly raping his 17 year old daughter over a period of time.

Divisional Crime Officer Northern ASP Luke Rawalai has confirmed that they are gathering more evidence before questioning the pastor.

It is alleged that the 46 year old man raped his daughter a number of times in 2006.

The girl reported the matter to her friends who then forwarded it to police.

Meanwhile, police are also investigating the cause of the fire which destroyed the pastor's farm house yesterday.

Police said the house was vacant at the time of the incident.

A villager saw the fire and alerted other villagers. The damage is yet to be ascertained.