A general overseer in Port Harcourt has been arrested and placed under investigation by the Octopus (C4i) Strike Force unit of the Nigeria Police Force over an alleged leaked homosexual video.
The Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Grace Iringe-koko, who confirmed the incident, noted that an investigation was ongoing.
A video evidence of the pastor of a new generation church, located in Eagleland and Diobu, known in the area by his nickname, Elijah, was reportedly sent to the police.
It was alleged to have displayed his indulgence in homosexual acts with a male lover(name withheld), who accused the pastor of making sexual advances on him.
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Determined to gather evidence against the pastor, the male lover said he had to play along and captured nude videos of him soliciting for sexual gratification.
Acting on credible intelligence, the Octopus Strike Force traced the pastor, who is said to be a native of the state, to one of his relaxation spots, arrested him, and took him into custody for investigation.
A source revealed that the pastor had reportedly confessed to the crime.
