A pastor originally from Delta State, identified as Elijah Oro, has been arrested in Bayelsa State over an alleged plan to assassinate a fellow pastor following disputes linked to church membership and property.
The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command’s SWAT unit after they received actionable intelligence about the alleged plot.
According to police reports, Pastor Oro is accused of recruiting a 21-year-old man, Samuel Daniel, said to be a member of the Greenlanders cult group, to carry out the attack on the rival pastor. The plan was reportedly thwarted before any violence occurred, and both individuals are currently in police custody.
Confirming the arrest, the police spokesperson, DSP Musa Mohammed, stated that on January 28, 2026, at about 10:35 a.m., SWAT operatives apprehended Samuel Daniel from Nembe Ogbolomabiri Community and Pastor Elijah Oro, aged 59, from Ozoro Community in Delta State, in connection with an alleged plot to kill a prophet.
DSP Mohammed further disclosed that Daniel was arrested at the premises of the intended victim and allegedly confessed to being a member of the Greenlanders cult. He added that investigations are ongoing to uncover the full details and motive behind the alleged assassination attempt.
The incident has sparked strong reactions on social media, with many users expressing shock and skepticism, while others criticized the commercialization of religion and condemned the alleged mixing of faith with violence.
