The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adewale Arojah for allegedly impersonating a renowned cleric on Facebook and defrauding multiple victims of more than N18 million.
The suspect, described by the police as a prophet’s son, allegedly used a duplicated Facebook profile belonging to Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun to gain the trust of people seeking spiritual assistance.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest followed a complaint filed on October 3, 2026, by Akogun, who had been alerted by members of the public about fraudulent activities being carried out in his name.
Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer at Ilaro Division deployed intelligence and detective operatives to identify the person behind the account.
The police said sustained technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis led investigators to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro/Ibogun axis, where Arojah was arrested.
The command said the suspect confessed during interrogation to impersonating the cleric on Facebook.
According to the police, Arojah admitted using Akogun’s identity to deliver fake prophecies and offer prayer services to people seeking spiritual assistance.
The victims were reportedly based both in Nigeria and abroad.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect systematically targeted victims seeking spiritual assistance on the said prophet’s Facebook page,” the police said, adding that the victims were allegedly defrauded of more than N18 million.
The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, where further investigations are being conducted.
The police said the investigation would determine the full extent of the alleged fraud, establish whether other people were involved and support possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro operatives for their vigilance and swift response.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating online fraud and identity theft and protecting residents from digital and physical threats.
The command also advised members of the public to exercise caution when interacting with religious leaders, celebrities and other public figures through social media.
It urged social media users to verify the identity of anyone requesting money or offering services through accounts purporting to belong to prominent individuals.
The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ogun State Police Command to tackle cyber-related crimes and identity theft across the state.
The suspect, described by the police as a prophet’s son, allegedly used a duplicated Facebook profile belonging to Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun to gain the trust of people seeking spiritual assistance.
According to the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest followed a complaint filed on October 3, 2026, by Akogun, who had been alerted by members of the public about fraudulent activities being carried out in his name.
Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer at Ilaro Division deployed intelligence and detective operatives to identify the person behind the account.
The police said sustained technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis led investigators to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro/Ibogun axis, where Arojah was arrested.
The command said the suspect confessed during interrogation to impersonating the cleric on Facebook.
According to the police, Arojah admitted using Akogun’s identity to deliver fake prophecies and offer prayer services to people seeking spiritual assistance.
The victims were reportedly based both in Nigeria and abroad.
“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect systematically targeted victims seeking spiritual assistance on the said prophet’s Facebook page,” the police said, adding that the victims were allegedly defrauded of more than N18 million.
The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, where further investigations are being conducted.
The police said the investigation would determine the full extent of the alleged fraud, establish whether other people were involved and support possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro operatives for their vigilance and swift response.
He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating online fraud and identity theft and protecting residents from digital and physical threats.
The command also advised members of the public to exercise caution when interacting with religious leaders, celebrities and other public figures through social media.
It urged social media users to verify the identity of anyone requesting money or offering services through accounts purporting to belong to prominent individuals.
The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ogun State Police Command to tackle cyber-related crimes and identity theft across the state.
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The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Adewale Arojah, identified as a prophet’s son, for allegedly impersonating a cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of more than N18m by offering fake prophecies and prayer services. The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adewale Arojah for allegedly impersonating a renowned cleric on Facebook and defrauding...
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- The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Adewale Arojah, identified as a prophet’s son, for allegedly impersonating a cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of more than N18m by offering fake prophecies and prayer services.
- The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adewale Arojah for allegedly impersonating a renowned cleric on Facebook and defrauding multiple victims of more than N18 million.The suspect, described by the police as a prophet’s son, allegedly used a duplicated Facebook profile belonging to Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun to gain the trust of people seeking spiritual assistance.According to the command’s spokesperson, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest followed a complaint filed on October 3, 2026, by Akogun, who had been alerted by members of the public about fraudulent activities being carried out in his name.Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer at Ilaro Division deployed intelligence and detective operatives to identify the person behind the account.The police said sustained technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis led investigators to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro/Ibogun axis, where Arojah was arrested.The command said the suspect confessed during interrogation to impersonating the cleric on Facebook.According to the police, Arojah admitted using Akogun’s identity to deliver fake prophecies and offer prayer services to people seeking spiritual assistance.The victims were reportedly based both in Nigeria and abroad.“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect systematically targeted victims seeking spiritual assistance on the said prophet’s Facebook page,” the police said, adding that the victims were allegedly defrauded of more than N18 million.The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, where further investigations are being conducted.The police said the investigation would determine the full extent of the alleged fraud, establish whether other people were involved and support possible prosecution.The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro operatives for their vigilance and swift response.He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to combating online fraud and identity theft and protecting residents from digital and physical threats.The command also advised members of the public to exercise caution when interacting with religious leaders, celebrities and other public figures through social media.It urged social media users to verify the identity of anyone requesting money or offering services through accounts purporting to belong to prominent individuals.The arrest forms part of ongoing efforts by the Ogun State Police Command to tackle cyber-related crimes and identity theft across the state.
- This story is filed under Metro on Glow 99.1 FM.
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