By Desmond EJIBAS
|CRIME| Two suspected fake pastors identified as Bassey and Elijah has been arrested with fetish items recovered from their churches in the Rumuduru community of Obio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
SP Grace Iringe-Koko, the spokesperson for Rivers Police Command in a statement she issued on Friday in Port Harcourt said Bassey and Elijagh were arrested by youths of Rumuduru who later handed them over to the police.
The police spokesperson said Bassey and Elijah were operating two 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 Jan. 20.
“The youths raided the area and arrested Bassey and Elijah from their respective churches.
“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.
She added that the Bassey had been residing and operating in the Rumuduru community for 17 years.
Items recovered from the suspects include a firearm cartridge, small wooden caskets, a sword, a fake Nigerian Navy identification card, and thousands of photographs.
Others items seized were children’s footwears, 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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