Evangelist Daniel, the preacher who recently went viral for reporting a suspected bandit attack in Agboda village, Nasarawa State, has reportedly been arrested and held in detention for over 12 hours.
The development was made public on X (formerly Twitter) by a user identified as @GeneralSnow_, who claimed the evangelist’s wife, Elizabeth Ukpo Daniel, raised the alarm over his sudden detention.
Background: Agboda Bandit Attack Report
Residents of the Agboda community in Nasarawa State had earlier fled their homes in fear after reports surfaced that bandits stormed a church crusade in the area.
Evangelist Daniel was one of the first eyewitnesses on ground, sharing a real-time video showing the chaotic scene and alerting the public about the alleged attack. The video quickly trended across social media, drawing attention to insecurity concerns in the region.
Evangelist’s Arrest Raises Questions
According to the new update, the evangelist was allegedly picked up by security operatives shortly after the incident was publicised.
However, details surrounding the arrest remain unclear:
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It is not yet confirmed which security agency carried out the arrest.
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The reason for his detention has also not been officially disclosed.
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His wife reportedly said he has been held for over 12 hours.
The situation has sparked reactions online, with users calling for clarity and urging human rights and Christian organisations to intervene.
Viral Post Calling for Attention
The trending post reads:
“BREAKING NEWS:
Evangelist Daniel who made a video reporting bandits’ attack in Agboda village, Nasarawa State, has been arrested and in detention for the past 12 hours, according to his wife, Elizabeth Ukpo Daniel.
Please tag all international handles especially Christian platforms.”
See the post below…
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