Pastor Ifediorah Onyeibor Joseph, ‘m’ aged 41, who was arrested by the police after a video on social media showed him dehumanising children in his church, has revealed why he took the action.
Preliminary investigations reveal that Pastor Ifediorah allegedly organised 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.
Fielding questions from newsmen, Pastor Ifediorah said, “It was a directive from the Holy Spirit. It was not carried out carnally or by anyone’s inspiration, but according to Spiritual inspiration. It was a directive from the Holy Spirit.”..READ FULL; FROM THE SOURCE.
A thorough investigation is currently underway to unravel the circumstances surrounding this incident. Further updates will be made public as more information becomes available.
The Commissioner of Police, Rivers State, CP Olugbenga A. Adepoju, has urged 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 reiterated the Command’s unwavering commitment to ensuring the safety and well-being of all citizens, particularly vulnerable populations such as minors.
