Why Police Arrested, Detained Ex-Dunamis Pastor, Abraham Daniel – Source

New details have emerged regarding the arrest and detention of a former pastor at Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Abraham Daniel, by the Nigerian Police Force.

According to SaharaReporters, a source close to the matter disclosed that Pastor Daniel, along with two individuals identified as Enenche Enenche and Alexander Enenche, was ordered to be remanded at the Keffi Prison in Nasarawa State.

Naijaonpoint reports that this directive was issued by a Magistrate Court in Wuse, Abuja, following their court appearance on Monday.

Interestingly, Alexander and Enenche Enenche are siblings of Pastor Paul Enenche, the senior pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, where Abraham Daniel previously served as a pastor.

Disputes After Resignation

The source revealed that Pastor Daniel’s legal troubles began after he resigned from Dunamis International Gospel Centre following a decade of committed service, during which the church experienced significant growth.

His resignation reportedly caused tension between him and Pastor Paul Enenche, ultimately leading to a breakdown in their relationship.

The source explained, “Pastor Daniel’s resignation was met with stiff opposition from Pastor Enenche who tried to lure and cracked his family. Hence, his wife insisted he return back to Dunamis Church. This disagreement eventually led to their divorce.”

Allegations of Harassment and Arrest

According to the insider, shortly after leaving the church, Pastor Daniel began receiving threatening messages via calls and social media.

One such instance resulted in a car accident that rendered his vehicle irreparable.

“Shortly after leaving the Church, he started receiving random threats, through calls and social media messages. On a fateful day, he was under heavy threat until he eventually had an accident that turned his car a scrap uneconomic to repair.

“He sent his location to the callers, who met him at the accident scene. The men on mufti, alongside one Barr. Abbass, all pleaded with the owner of the car. After that incident, he entered their car and they left.

“He later got to know that the men on mufti were police officers. He was taken to the Karu Police Station, where the DPO informed him that the arrest was at the instance of Pastor Paul Enenche.

“The DPO advised that he go and apologise. He tried calling Pastor Paul Enenche, but he never picked nor returned the call. He was transferred to Kubwa Division.

“After several back and forth, one Emmason called him, saying one Pst. Stanley wants to intervene in the dispute between them. He met with the Pastor Stanley at the FCID.

“Thereafter the officers told him to delete his Facebook page. He told them that since he is on the side on peace, he would delete it on ground that they replace his car that he lost during the arrest,” the source noted.

Failed Agreements and Ongoing Disputes

The situation took another turn when Pastor Daniel met with a Pastor Stanley at the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) to discuss the matter.

He was reportedly instructed to delete his Facebook page as part of a resolution agreement, on the condition that his damaged car would be replaced.

According to the source, the parties “agreed on those terms orally and he deleted the Facebook page.

“After deleting it, Pastor Enenche reneged on the gentleman agreement and gave him just about ₦200,000.00. He was so disappointed on the unilateral breach of the gentleman agreement by Pastor Paul Enenche.”

Cyber-Bullying Allegations

On January 3, 2025, the Force Intelligence Department (FID) invited Pastor Daniel for questioning over allegations of cyber-bullying, criminal defamation, and incitement.

During his detention, police officers reportedly confronted him with WhatsApp messages allegedly shared by him.

“Around 3rd January, 2025, the Force Intelligence Department (FID) invited him for an interview on 7th January, 2025 on allegations bordering on cyber-bullying, criminal defamation, injurious falsehood/giving false information and inciting public nuisance.

“During the period of his arrest, he was shown some WhatsApp chats to confirm if they emanated from the him or were shared by him.

“The first borders on chats showing a dilapidated house of their only surviving aunt and calling for a better/decent accommodation for her. The second was picture of the Deborah Enenche with tattoos on her body, and asking the propriety of a pastor’s daughter with tattoo marks, etc.

“He informed the officer that he cannot recall the source of the chats, but in any case, they are all correct, as per their content.

“He was asked to apologise to Paul Enenche and pull down all ...s/publications before their next invitation date, being 13th January, 2025.

“On the said day, 13th January, 2025, he honoured the Police Invitation. He was again detained,” the source concluded.