EXCLUSIVE: Detained Abuja Pastor Amos Isah Runs Church From Police Cell, Uses WhatsApp, Facebook To Give Instructions Amid Rape Trial

Embattled Pastor Amos Isah, founder of the Prophetic Victory Voice of Fire Ministry in Gwagwalada, Abuja, has been using social media platforms—particularly WhatsApp and Facebook—from his detention cell to communicate with church members, issue directives, and reportedly orchestrate plans to evade justice, SaharaReporters has uncovered.

Isah was arrested on June 18, 2025, 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,” with confirming he was actively messaging church members. Checks also confirmed that he had been online the previous day as well.

“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.

“They plan to hide him in someone’s house until the bail is granted,” one insider revealed.

SaharaReporters also learned that some members of Isah’s church have been boasting that their pastor remains a free man despite the charges against him and that they are still in regular contact with him via social media.

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, that means this man of God knows that there are evil people around him. And 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 a 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 want to announce you, this is how it will start, they did this to almost all the man of God in Nigeria.

“Do not worry about the devises of the devil, this one too shall come to pass, we where born and brought up in same village I never had anyone accusing you of rape about you, you are such a calm and disciplined fellow

“Keep praying as this too shall come to 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 recounted how he lured their daughter into the church auditorium, locked doors, raped her, and gave her ₦3,000 for "medication" while threatening her life. 

Disturbingly, SaharaReporters learned 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.