The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adewale Ogoemi Arojah, described by the police as the son of a prophet, for allegedly impersonating a popular cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of more than ₦18 million.
According to the police, Arojah allegedly created a duplicate Facebook profile using the identity of Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun and used the account to offer fake prophecies, prayers and other forms of spiritual assistance to unsuspecting people.
The Police Public Relations Officer in Ogun State, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, said the case came to light after Prophet Akogun lodged a complaint on October 3, 2026.
The cleric reportedly approached the police after receiving complaints from members of the public about fraudulent activities being carried out in his name through a duplicated Facebook account.
Following the complaint, operatives of the Ilaro Division commenced intelligence gathering and technological monitoring to identify the person behind the account.
The police said the suspect was eventually tracked to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro/Ibogun axis, where he was arrested.
During interrogation, Arojah allegedly admitted to impersonating Prophet Akogun and using the cleric’s identity to offer fake prophecies and prayer services to people seeking spiritual assistance in Nigeria and abroad.
Preliminary investigations, according to the police, showed that the suspect allegedly gained the trust of victims through the fake account before collecting money from them. The total amount allegedly obtained from victims was put at more than ₦18 million.
The suspect has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The police said the investigation would determine the full extent of the alleged fraud, establish whether other people were involved and facilitate possible prosecution.
The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, CP Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro operatives for their swift response and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cybercrime, online impersonation and identity theft.
The police also urged members of the public to verify social media accounts belonging to religious leaders and other public figures before sending money or engaging in financial transactions with them.
The suspect remains presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of law.
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