The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man, Adewale Ogoemi Arojah, for allegedly impersonating a popular prophet on Facebook and defrauding several victims of more than ₦18 million under the guise of offering prayers and spiritual assistance.
The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Ilaro Divisional Police Station following a complaint lodged on October 3, 2026, by Muyiwa Akogun, popularly known on Facebook as “Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun.”
Akogun reportedly alerted the police after members of the public complained about fraudulent activities being carried out in his name through a duplicated Facebook profile.
Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer, Ilaro Division, reportedly deployed intelligence and detective operatives to track the suspect.
The police said sustained technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis led operatives to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro-Ibogun axis, where Arojah was arrested.
According to the command, the suspect confessed during interrogation to impersonating Akogun on Facebook.
He allegedly admitted using the cleric’s identity to make fake prophecies and offer prayer services to unsuspecting individuals in Nigeria and abroad.
Preliminary investigations showed that the suspect allegedly targeted people seeking spiritual assistance through the prophet’s Facebook page, gained their trust and collected money from them.
The police said the victims were allegedly defrauded of more than ₦18 million.
The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation to determine the extent of the alleged crime, identify possible accomplices and establish a case for prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro police operatives for what he described as their vigilance and swift response.
Ojajuni reiterated the command’s commitment to combating cybercrime, identity theft and other forms of online fraud in the state.
The command advised members of the public to verify the authenticity of social media accounts belonging to religious leaders and other public figures before engaging with them or transferring money.
It also urged residents to report suspected cybercrime and impersonation through the Gateway Shield toll-free line, 0800 000 9111, or 09164859299 and 09154293464.
