Two suspected fake pastors found in possession of fetish items in the Rumuduru community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers Statehave been arrested by the Rivers State Police Command
Penpushing reports that the Command Public Relations Officer Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Port Harcourt, adding that items recovered from the suspects include a firearm cartridge, small wooden caskets, a sword, and a fake Nigerian Navy identification card
The police spokesperson stated that the suspects were handed over to the police by residents of Rumuduru, adding that the two suspects operated separate churches within the community.
‘The fake pastors were handed over to the police by youths from Rumuduru, led by their President, Henry Worlu, on 20 January. The youths raided the area and arrested Bassey and Elijah from their respective churches’, she added.
“During interrogation, Bassey admitted to using spiritual materials, such as water and oil, to heal individuals suffering from spiritual afflictions. He also revealed that he used a small casket and a ‘miracle life oil’ to pray for people with mental issues, claiming they would recover within three months’, Iringe-Koko said
Penpushing further reports that the police superintendent, added that Bassey had been residing and operating in the Rumuduru community for 17 years, stating that other exhibits recovered include thousands of photographs, children’s footwear, a police lanyard, and various crosses and spiritual materials.
The Rivers State Police Command Public Relations Officer stated that the suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in police custody, and that a discreet investigation is ongoing as at the time of filing this report.
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