Odita Sunday 
Prophet’s Son Arrested for Allegedly Impersonating Cleric, Defrauding Victims of ₦18m
By Odita Sunday
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Adewale Ogoemi Arojah, for allegedly impersonating a popular prophet on Facebook and defrauding multiple victims of more than ₦18 million under the guise of offering prayers and spiritual assistance.
The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Ilaro Division following a complaint lodged on October 3, 2026, by Muyiwa Akogun, popularly known on Facebook as “Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun”.
Akogun had reported to the police that members of the public were complaining about fraudulent activities being carried out in his name through a duplicated Facebook account.
Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer, Ilaro Division, deployed intelligence and detective operatives to identify and track the person behind the account.
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.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to impersonating Akogun on Facebook and admitted using the cleric’s identity to make fake prophecies and offer prayer services to unsuspecting individuals.
The police said preliminary investigation showed that the suspect targeted people seeking spiritual assistance through the prophet’s Facebook page, gained their trust and allegedly defrauded victims in Nigeria and abroad of more than ₦18 million.
The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation to determine the full extent of the alleged fraud, identify possible accomplices and prepare the case for prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro operatives for what he described as their vigilance, tactical discipline and swift response.
Ojajuni reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling online fraud, identity theft and other forms of cybercrime in the state.
The command urged members of the public to exercise caution when dealing with religious leaders and other public figures on social media, advising them to verify the authenticity of accounts before engaging in financial transactions.
It also warned citizens against transferring money to unverified persons in exchange for spiritual remedies or other promises.
The police urged members of the public to report suspected cybercrime, impersonation and other suspicious activities through the Gateway Shield toll-free line, 0800 000 9111, or 09164859299 and 09154293464.
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