The Delta
Police Command has confirmed the arrest of a resident pastor of the Christ Holy
Church, Asaba, Mr Fidelis Nwansa, over possession of six rifles.
The
command Spokesperson, DSP Onome Onovwakpoyeya, confirmed the development to
newsmen on Thursday in Asaba.
The police
image maker disclosed that upon his arrest, the pastor claimed that he belonged
to a local vigilante group in Anambra.
According to Onovwakpoyeya, the
command has since commenced a thorough investigation to establish the purpose
of the firearms.
“Our men
arrested the pastor and recovered six rifles. The police also nab the head of
the vigilante identified as Freeman.
“The six
rifles were discovered in an uncompleted building within the premises of the
church in Asaba.
“Upon his
arrest, the pastor claimed that he belong to a vigilante group in Anambra and
that he was using the guns to protect his church.
“However,
we are investigating the matter to ascertain the genuineness of the man,”
Onovwakpoyeya said.
-NAN
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