The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adewale Ogoemi Arojah for allegedly impersonating a popular cleric on Facebook and defrauding unsuspecting victims of more than ₦18 million.
The suspect was accused of creating a duplicate Facebook profile of Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun and using the cleric’s identity to target people seeking prayers, prophecies and spiritual assistance.
The police spokesperson, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the arrest in a statement issued on Thursday, October 8, 2026.
According to the police, the investigation began after Akogun lodged a complaint on October 3, following reports from members of the public about fraudulent activities allegedly being carried out through a fake account bearing his identity.
How Police Tracked the Suspect
Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of Ilaro Division deployed intelligence and detective operatives to identify and apprehend the alleged impersonator.
The command said technological monitoring and intelligence-led investigations led officers to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro-Ibogun axis of Ogun State, where the suspect was arrested.
Police alleged that Arojah admitted during interrogation to impersonating the cleric and using the fake profile to offer false prophecies and prayer services to unsuspecting individuals.
Preliminary investigations reportedly indicated that the scheme targeted people seeking spiritual help through the genuine prophet’s Facebook platform, with victims said to be located both in Nigeria and abroad.
The police estimated the alleged proceeds of the operation at more than ₦18 million.
The suspect has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department in Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation. Authorities said efforts were ongoing to establish the full extent of the alleged fraud and determine whether other people were involved.
Police Warn Nigerians Against Online Impersonation
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the officers involved in the arrest and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cybercrime, identity theft and other offences.
The police also urged members of the public to verify social media accounts belonging to religious leaders and other public figures before engaging in financial transactions.
Residents were particularly advised to exercise caution when asked to transfer money in exchange for prayers, spiritual remedies, prophecies or other religious services through unverified accounts.
The allegations against the suspect remain subject to investigation and due legal process.
