The Ogun State Police have arrested a man named Adewale Arojah. He is the son of a prophet and is accused of pretending to be a well-known cleric on Facebook. He allegedly tricked several people and took over N18 million from them by claiming to offer prayers and spiritual help.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the arrest happened after Muyiwa Akogun, known on Facebook as 'Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun', complained on October 3, 2026. Akogun reported that people were telling him about 'fraudulent activities' happening under his name on a fake Facebook account.
The police said Akogun reached out to them after victims informed him about the scam. 'Once we got the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer at Ilaro Division quickly sent intelligence and detective officers to find the culprit,' the statement explained.
The police added that 'through continuous technological surveillance and smart analysis, we tracked the suspect to a nearby village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro/Ibogun route, where we arrested him successfully.'
During questioning, the suspect admitted he was impersonating the cleric on Facebook. 'In an intense interrogation, the suspect confessed to pretending to be the real Prophet Akogun on Facebook. He said he used the cleric's name to give fake prophecies and offer prayer services to those looking for help, thus defrauding victims in Nigeria and abroad,' Babaseyi said.
Police investigations showed that the suspect targeted people looking for spiritual help through the prophet’s Facebook page. 'Our early investigations found that the suspect carefully picked victims who needed help on the prophet’s Facebook page, gained their trust, and stole over N18 million from them,' the statement added.
The suspect has been moved to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for more investigation. The police said this investigation will help them find out how big the fraud was, identify any accomplices, and possibly charge them in court.
The police also mentioned that this arrest is part of their effort to fight online scams and identity theft in the state. 'This quick arrest shows the Ogun State Police's determination to break down online fraud rings, fight identity theft, and make it hard for cybercriminals to operate in the state,' Babaseyi said.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, praised the Ilaro operatives for their 'alertness, discipline, and quick action.' He also assured the public that the command is committed to protecting people from threats, both online and offline.
The police advised everyone to be careful when dealing with religious leaders and public figures on social media. 'The Command encourages the public to be careful and do proper checks when interacting with religious leaders or any public figures on social media,' the statement concluded.
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