Operatives of the Rivers State Police Command have arrested a cleric, identified as Elijah, over alleged homosexuality.
It was gathered that the suspect was said to be a General Overseer of a church (name withheld) in Port Harcourt.
INFORMATION NIGERIA learnt that Mr. Elijah was apprehended after a leaked video surfaced showing him in a compromising situation.
A source who refused to identify himself told PUNCH that the self a acclaimed man of God troubles began when a male acquaintance, whom he was allegedly making advances towards, secretly recorded their interaction and later released the footage.
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The source said: “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.”
Meanwhile, during interrogation, the cleric allegedly made confessional statements about his involvement in similar activities with both adults and minors within and outside Port Harcourt.
Also confirming the report, the State Police Command’s Spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko, said that the suspect had been arraigned in court.
She said: “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.”
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