Pastor arrested in Bayelsa for hiring cultists to kill rival Prophet
A Delta State–born pastor, Elijah Oro, has been arrested in Bayelsa State for allegedly plotting to assassinate a rival pastor over disputes involving church membership and property.
The arrest was carried out by operatives of the Bayelsa State Police Command’s SWAT unit following credible intelligence.
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Pastor hired cultist to attack rival
Police revealed that Pastor Oro reportedly hired 21-year-old Samuel Daniel, a member of the notorious Greenlanders cult, to carry out the alleged attack.
The plot was foiled before any harm could occur, and both suspects are now under police investigation.
In a statement, DSP Musa Mohammed, the police public relations officer, said: “On 28th January 2026, at about 10:35 am, SWAT operatives arrested Samuel Daniel, 21, of Nembe Ogbolomabiri Community, and Pastor Elijah Oro, 59, of Ozoro Community, Delta State, in connection with an alleged plot to kill a prophet.”
DSP Mohammed added that Daniel was apprehended at the rival pastor’s premises and confessed to being a Greenlanders cult member. Investigations are ongoing to determine the full motive behind the alleged attack.
Social media reactions
@JunNetworkJ: “It is always a business venture for all these people tlat call themselves pastors… Can you imagine?”
@Cent_Maine: “A church dispute reportedly escalated into an assassination plot. Police say a pastor hired a cult member to eliminate a rival prophet in Bayelsa. Faith mixed with violence never ends well.”
@aneneeugene952: “Hmm, every day I see reasons not to believe in pastors anymore, but God will help me”
@davidsalt: “Guess who will take credit for the work the police have done? His church might even grow because he exposed his enemies in that manner.”