A cleric identified as Elijah, the General Overseer of a new-generation church in Port Harcourt, has been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command over allegations of homosexuality.
The cleric was reportedly apprehended after a video surfaced, allegedly showing him in a compromising situation. His troubles began when a male acquaintance, with whom he was allegedly making advances, secretly recorded their interaction and later leaked the footage.
A source, who spoke on condition of anonymity, revealed, “We don’t know how the Octopus Strike Force of the Rivers State Police Command got hold of the video, but they began tracking the pastor. Eventually, acting on credible intelligence, officers trailed him to one of his regular hangouts and arrested him.”
During interrogation, the cleric is said to have confessed to similar activities with both adults and minors, both within and outside Port Harcourt.
Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for the Rivers State Police Command, confirmed the arrest, stating, “Yes, I can confirm the pastor’s arrest. He is in custody, and investigations are ongoing. In fact, he has already been charged to court.” Iringe-Koko, a Superintendent of Police, added that the investigation is still underway.
