The Rivers State Police Command has arrested two suspected fake pastors found in possession of fetish items in the Rumuduru community, Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.
The Command’s spokesperson, SP Grace Iringe-Koko, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Port Harcourt.
According to Iringe-Koko, the suspects, who operated separate churches within the community, were handed over to the police by residents.
“The fake pastors were handed over to the police by youths from Rumuduru, led by their President, Henry Worlu, on January 20.
The youths raided the area and arrested Bassey and Elijah from their respective churches,” she said.
During interrogation, one of the suspects, Bassey, admitted to using spiritual materials, including water, oil, a small casket, and a substance labeled ‘miracle life oil,’ to perform rituals for individuals suffering from spiritual or mental issues.
He claimed the rituals could cure mental health conditions within three months.
Iringe-Koko revealed that Bassey had been residing and operating in the community for 17 years.
Items recovered from the suspects include a firearm cartridge, small wooden caskets, a sword, a fake Nigerian Navy identification card, thousands of photographs, children’s footwear, a police lanyard, and various crosses and spiritual materials.
“The suspects and the recovered exhibits are currently in police custody, and a discreet investigation is ongoing,” Iringe-Koko confirmed.
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