PORT HARCOURT — A prominent pastor, known simply as Elijah, has been arrested and is under investigation by the Octopus (C4I) Strike Force unit of the Nigeria Police Force on allegations of engaging in homosexual acts, law enforcement officials confirmed.
The arrest follows a report from a church member, identified only as Patrick, who alleged that the pastor had made sexual advances toward him. Seeking to substantiate his claims, Patrick reportedly recorded a video of the cleric attempting to engage in sexual activity.
Acting on intelligence, authorities tracked the pastor to a relaxation spot in Port Harcourt, where he was taken into custody. Law enforcement sources indicated that the pastor, a native of Rivers State, has since admitted to multiple instances of homosexual conduct, allegedly involving both adults and minors.
Rivers State Police Command spokesperson SP Grace Iringe-Koko confirmed the arrest and stated that an investigation is ongoing.
