Apollo Quiboloy: Standoff as police close in on 'Son of God' pastor

Apollo Quiboloy is wanted by Manila and the FBI for child sex trafficking and other crimes.

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Police say they will not leave until they have found Apollo Quiboloy, who calls himself the "appointed Son of God".

He is believed to be hiding inside his 30 hectare (75 acres) complex, which houses some 40 buildings, including a cathedral, a school and even a hangar.

Authorities have been on the hunt for Mr Quiboloy for months. He had earlier said he would "not be caught alive".

Police raided the Kingdom of Jesus Christ (KOJC) compound late on Saturday, with reports saying they later used tear gas against Mr Quiboloy's followers who had become "unruly and violent", Davao police spokesperson Major Catherina dela Rey told news outlet Rappler.

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