Police officers have arrested the founder of a new generation church over an alleged attempt to kidnap a fellow bishop in Agbarho, Ughelli North Local Government Area of Delta State.
The Delta State Police Command disclosed that the General Overseer identified as Bishop Godfrey, was arrested along with his wife, an Assistant Pastor, elders and others who are currently detained at the Ughelli Police A’ Division.
It was further learnt that the cleric, whose church is located in Agbarho, was traced and apprehended at a hideout he escaped to after getting wind of the arrest of his wife and others.
The State PPRO, SP Edafe Bright confirmed the arrest on Monday and explained that that investigation was on to unravel the incident.
Police were said to have recovered three Army uniforms at the residence of the religious leader while executing a search warrant. Over 20 Sim cards were also recovered.
