Thursday, August 14, 2025 - The Rivers State Police Command has arrested a cleric, Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor, seen in a viral video dehumanizing m!nors within his church premises
The viral video showed the minors str!.pped n@k3d and being
flogged with palm fronts by the pastor in what appeared to be a deliverance
session.
Confirming his arrest to newsmen, SP Grace Iringe-Koko,
spokesperson of the command, said preliminary investigations revealed that
Pastor Ifediorah allegedly organized a 3-day program for children in his
Church, purportedly for "spiritual cleaning," claiming to have been
inspired by the Holy Spirit.
‘’Upon
receiving this information, Operatives from the Rivers State Police Command
through coordinated intelligence, arrested the pastor and several Church
members at the scene.
A thorough
investigation is currently underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding
this incident. Further updates will be made public as more information becomes
available.''Iringe-Koko said
She added that the Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP
Olugbenga A. Adepoju, has appealed to members of the public to remain calm and
peaceful while the investigation is ongoing. He urged members of the public to
report any suspicious activities or concerns to the nearest Police Station or
other Security agencies. He reiterates the Command's unwavering commitment to
ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens, particularly vulnerable
populations such as minors.
She said the Command will continue to work tirelessly to
address any issues that may compromise the security and dignity of individuals
within our State.
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