The Bayelsa State Police Command has announced the arrest of a pastor and a suspected cultist over an alleged plot to assassinate a prophet in the state.
According to a press release issued on Friday, January 30, 2026, operatives of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit arrested the suspects on January 28, 2026, at about 10:35 a.m., following credible intelligence.
The suspects were identified as Samuel Daniel, 21, from Nembe Ogbolomabiri Community in Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State, and Pastor Elijah Oro, 59, from Ozoro Community in Delta State.
Police said preliminary investigations revealed that Samuel Daniel was arrested within the premises of the prophet, whose name was withheld for security reasons. During interrogation, Daniel allegedly confessed to being a member of the Greenlanders Confraternity and claimed he was hired by Pastor Elijah Oro to carry out the assassination.
The police noted that investigations are still ongoing to uncover the motive behind the alleged plot and to determine whether other individuals are involved.
The Bayelsa State Police Command reiterated its commitment to protecting lives and property across the state, while urging members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to aid crime prevention and detection.
The statement was signed by DSP Musa Mohammed Anipr, Police Public Relations Officer, Bayelsa State Police Command, Yenagoa.
