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Multiple sources close to the investigation told SaharaReporters that the victim’s father was approached by a man claiming to be the “Bishop of Abuja,” who allegedly offered him N2 million during a WhatsApp call to “settle the matter” before the case reached court.
Fresh revelations in the high-profile rape case involving detained Pastor Amos Isah, founder of the Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry in Gwagwalada, Federal Capital Territory (FCT), indicate that allies of the cleric have made desperate attempts to bribe the victim’s father into withdrawing the criminal charges.
Multiple sources close to the investigation told SaharaReporters that the victim’s father was approached by a man claiming to be the “Bishop of Abuja,” who allegedly offered him N2 million during a WhatsApp call to “settle the matter” before the case reached court.
The father, whose 14-year-old daughter was allegedly raped by Isah inside the church auditorium, flatly rejected the offer, insisting on justice.
The self-styled bishop reportedly arranged meetings with the father, including one at the Artlas Hotel in Gwagwalada, under the guise of seeking “peace.”
“He said he was just helping, that he wanted peace,” a family member disclosed. “But his real mission was to pressure the father to drop the case. They even threatened subtly, implying the family could face consequences if they refused.”
Despite being detained since June 18, 2025, Isah has continued to orchestrate these efforts from his police cell, using WhatsApp and Facebook to communicate with accomplices.
Background
As previously reported by SaharaReporters, Pastor Isah has been using social media platforms – particularly WhatsApp and Facebook – from his detention cell to communicate with church members, issue directives, and allegedly plot ways to evade justice.
Isah was arrested in June over allegations of raping a 14-year-old girl inside his church auditorium. He was arraigned nearly a month later, on July 16, before the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court in Maitama, Abuja.
Despite being in custody, SaharaReporters’ investigations reveal that the pastor continues to enjoy access to mobile devices, in clear violation of standard detention protocols.
When checked on Friday afternoon, Isah’s WhatsApp account showed he was “online,” confirming he was actively messaging church members. Further checks confirmed that he had also been online the previous day.
“He was online again today. He even used Facebook from the cell yesterday,” a police source told SaharaReporters. “He still chats with members and gives them instructions. Can you imagine that?”
“He still uses his phone freely and communicates with his congregation as though he’s not in custody,” the source added.
According to multiple sources, Pastor Isah is allegedly being shielded by some officers within the police, including a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP).
The DSP is said to be working closely with a woman identified as Hajiya Mariam, who allegedly boasted that arrangements were being made to move Isah out of the detention facility to a more comfortable, undisclosed location while they finalise his release on bail.
SaharaReporters also learned that some members of Isah’s church had been boasting that their pastor remained a free man despite the charges against him and that they were still in regular contact with him via social media.
Some have also claimed that Isah is innocent.
For example, one of his church members, Isaiah Gbangbala, posted a video on Facebook on Thursday, July 17, in which he said: “I’m gonna drop a video about our daddy, Apostle Amos Isah – a lot of things he said by himself, which means this man of God knows that there are evil people around him. God had shown him already, and he said everything around criticism.”
Okili Miko, who uses the cleric’s photo as his Facebook profile picture, wrote in a post: “Apostle Amos Isah won’t do such things; that’s pure lies from the pit of hell. Evil people must always find a way to bring down a pastor, but they will fail. He will come out strong.”
Similarly, Amade Adama wrote on Facebook: “Dear brother Apostle Amos Isah, if God wants to announce you, this is how it will start. They did this to almost all men of God in Nigeria. Do not worry about the devices of the devil; this too shall pass. We were born and brought up in the same village; I’ve never heard anyone accuse you of rape. You are such a calm and disciplined fellow. Keep praying, as this too shall pass.”
The victim’s family and activists fear that the police may have been compromised and that behind-the-scenes dealings could jeopardise the integrity of the case.
“Let us keep praying so they don’t meet bail conditions. The law must take its course,” a relative said.
Isah faces charges under Section 218 of Nigeria’s Criminal Code for defiling a minor, punishable by 14 years to life imprisonment. The victim’s family recently recounted how he lured their daughter into the church auditorium, locked the doors, raped her, and gave her ₦3,000 for “medication” while threatening her life.
Disturbingly, SaharaReporters learned that Isah has a history of targeting underage girls, often transporting them in his tinted-window car under the guise of spiritual mentorship.
“This girl is just one of many. He has been preying on minors for years,” a relative disclosed.
The case, adjourned to September 30, has drawn national outrage, with the FCTA Women Affairs Secretariat vowing to pursue justice. Mandate Secretary Dr. Adebayo Benjamins-Laniyi warned against cyberbullying the survivor and affirmed zero tolerance for gender-based violence.
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