Pastor allegedly hires cultists to kill Prophet in Bayelsa

Operatives of the Police Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit in Bayelsa State have arrested a Pastor identified as Elijah Oro for allegedly hiring a member of the Greenlanders Confraternity cult, Samuel Daniel, to kill a Bayelsa-based prophet.

The suspected cult kingpin was arrested at the prophet’s residence, while attempting to break into the house to get access to the clergy.

Police spokesman in Bayelsa State Police Command, DSP Musa Muhammad, who confirmed the incident in a statement on Friday, said the suspect has confessed to being a member of the Greenlanders Confraternity and was allegedly hired by Pastor to kill the prophet.

He said the police operatives acted on credible intelligence to arrest the suspects.

He said, “On 28th January, 2026, at about 1035 hours, operatives attached to the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) Unit, acting on credible intelligence, swung into action and arrested two suspects namely; Samuel Daniel ‘m’ 21 years old, from Nembe Ogbolomabiri Community, Nembe Local Government Area of Bayelsa State and Pastor Elijah Oro ‘m’, 59 years old, from Ozoro Community, Delta State both involved with an alleged plot to kill prophet name withheld.

“Preliminary investigation revealed that one of the suspects, Samuel Daniel ‘m’ 21 year was arrested in the premises of the prophet and have confessed to being a member of the Greenlanders Confraternity and was allegedly hired by Pastor Elijah Oro ‘m’ to assassinate the prophet (name withheld). Investigation is ongoing to unravel the motive behind the alleged plot.

“The Bayelsa State Police Command assures members of the public of its unwavering commitment to the protection of lives and property and urges citizens to continue to support the Police with timely and credible information.” (Daily trust)