By CHIOMA Iwueke
In a response to a distressing online video circulating, the Rivers State Police has arrested a 41-year-old Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph in connection with the video depicting the abuse of minors within a Church setting
According to a statement released by the Rivers State Police spokesperson, Grace Iringe-koko, investigations revealed that Pastor Ifediorah allegedly organized a 3-day program for children in his Church, purportedly for “spiritual cleaning,” claimed to have been inspired by the Holy Spirit. Upon receiving this information, Operatives from the Rivers State Police Command arrested the pastor and several Church members at the scene.
The video that sparked an outage was a video of the said pastor flogging about 20 naked children in the name of spiritual cleansing in Emeka community in Ohio/Akpor Local Government Area of Rivers State.
The Police further assured that a thorough investigation is underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding this incident and further updates will be made public as more information becomes available.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju urged the public to remain calm and peaceful while the investigation is ongoing. He urges members of the public to report any suspicious activities or concerns to the nearest Police Station or other Security agencies. He assured the Command’s commitment to ensure the safety and well-being of all citizens, particularly vulnerable populations such as minors. The Command will continue to work tirelessly to address any issues that may compromise the security and dignity of individuals within our State.
