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Police Detain Port Harcourt Pastor Over Alleged Plot To Kill Minister Wike, Hunt For Ex-Rivers SSG

A fresh twist has hit the political war between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, following the arrest of a Port Harcourt–based medical doctor and pastor over an alleged plot to assassinate the former Rivers governor.

Security sources told SaharaReporters that operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested one Dr. Tombari Joseph Gbeneol, a medical doctor and founder of Life Forte Chapel Church, Port Harcourt, over an alleged plan to kill Wike.

According to the sources, the arrest followed the interception of a phone conversation between Gbeneol and the immediate past Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo.

In the recorded conversation, the suspects allegedly discussed a plot to bring in Israeli nationals to carry out the assassination of the FCT Minister. The discussion reportedly ended with an alleged plan to approach Governor Fubara for funding to execute the operation.

“The content of the call was considered a grave national security threat,” a senior security source said. “That was what triggered the immediate action by the IRT.”

Following the intelligence report, operatives of the IRT, led by Commissioner of Police Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, moved in and arrested Dr. Gbeneol. He has reportedly been in detention for about two weeks.

Security sources further disclosed that efforts are ongoing to arrest Danagogo, who is alleged to have gone underground since the matter came to light.

The Nigeria Police, however confirmed the arrest of the suspect saying the individual is currently in custody while an investigation is ongoing.

"He is in our custody. Investigation is ongoing," Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin told SaharaReporters on Monday, without saying more.

Although the police declined to disclose further details about the suspect’s identity or the nature of the alleged offence, sources familiar with the matter said detectives are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case and possible accomplices

DSS1335:
In 2016, wike's CSO and His aid-de-camp were among those protesting against wike in government house so they could put the blame on Amaechi. Wike is known for playing a very dirty politics and when he does, he would use others to do the dirty job

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https://www.thecable.ng/police-wikes-cso-removed-for-apparent-partisanship/

duro4chang:
And in that year you people were clapping for him singing his praise up and down.

AqualinaXYZ:
Shebi Yarimo said jubilation over rivers state that Rivers people are happy to have Wike and Tinubu




When I tell u people as a PH boy 90% of Rivers people no like Wike because of his alliance with Tinubu




Yoruba people believes anyone who doesn’t support Tinubu or Wike is automatically from South East



I began to wonder why did Rivers state and south west becomes allies to think we like you guys

duro4chang:
And in that year you people were clapping for him singing his praise up and down.

SisterAnn:
And this year, it is your turn and you have outdone all others while at it.

Shift Abeg.

ZombieDredd:
It's your turn to clap now, oya carry go

duro4chang:
Clap for who? Do not think everyone is like you. We will use him and dump him. We are teaching you politics and politicking. Good afternoon.

Ofunaofu:
Police Detain Port Harcourt Pastor Over Alleged Plot To Kill Minister Wike, Hunt For Ex-Rivers SSG


Security sources told SaharaReporters that operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested one Dr. Tombari Joseph Gbeneol, a medical doctor and founder of Life Forte Chapel Church, Port Harcourt, over an alleged plan to kill Wike.

Afresh twist has hit the political war between the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, and Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, following the arrest of a Port Harcourt–based medical doctor and pastor over an alleged plot to assassinate the former Rivers governor.


Security sources told SaharaReporters that operatives of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) have arrested one Dr. Tombari Joseph Gbeneol, a medical doctor and founder of Life Forte Chapel Church, Port Harcourt, over an alleged plan to kill Wike.


According to the sources, the arrest followed the interception of a phone conversation between Gbeneol and the immediate past Secretary to the Rivers State Government (SSG), Dr. Tammy Danagogo.

In the recorded conversation, the suspects allegedly discussed a plot to bring in Israeli nationals to carry out the assassination of the FCT Minister. The discussion reportedly ended with an alleged plan to approach Governor Fubara for funding to execute the operation.

“The content of the call was considered a grave national security threat,” a senior security source said. “That was what triggered the immediate action by the IRT.”

Following the intelligence report, operatives of the IRT, led by Commissioner of Police Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, moved in and arrested Dr. Gbeneol. He has reportedly been in detention for about two weeks.

Security sources further disclosed that efforts are ongoing to arrest Danagogo, who is alleged to have gone underground since the matter came to light.

The Nigeria Police, however confirmed the arrest of the suspect saying the individual is currently in custody while an investigation is ongoing.

"He is in our custody. Investigation is ongoing," Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin told SaharaReporters on Monday, without saying more.

Although the police declined to disclose further details about the suspect’s identity or the nature of the alleged offence, sources familiar with the matter said detectives are working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the case and possible accomplices


https://saharareporters.com/2026/01/05/breaking-police-detain-port-harcourt-pastor-over-alleged-plot-kill-minister-wike-hunt-ex#google_vignette

SisterAnn:
Use and dump is what you are known for. Isn't that how you earned the betrayal tag?
Abeg enjoy jareh! Na who ocean see him leg him dey carry.

fortunez1:
you are damn liar , if other wise I dare you to go to any junction, hotel or bar and curse Wike at the hearing of others, pls go live on social media so u don't get killed when Rivers Indigents bounces on you.

AqualinaXYZ:
Shebi Yarimo said jubilation over rivers state that Rivers people are happy to have Wike and Tinubu




When I tell u people as a PH boy 90% of Rivers people no like Wike because of his alliance with Tinubu




Yoruba people believes anyone who doesn’t support Tinubu or Wike is automatically from South East



I began to wonder why did Rivers state and south west becomes allies to think we like you guys