The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspect, Adewale Arojah, identified as the son of a prophet, for allegedly impersonating a renowned cleric on Facebook and defrauding multiple victims of over N18 million under the guise of offering prayers and spiritual assistance.

According to a statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, on Thursday, the arrest followed a complaint lodged on October 3, 2026, by Muyiwa Akogun, popularly known on Facebook as “Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun.”

The command said Akogun alerted the police after members of the public complained about “fraudulent activities being perpetrated in his name through a duplicated Facebook profile.”

“Upon receipt of the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer, Ilaro Division, immediately detailed intelligence and detective operatives to track down the perpetrator,” the statement said.

It added that “through sustained technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis, the suspect was tracked to a nearby village in Ajegunle, via the Ilaro/Ibogun axis, where he was successfully apprehended.”

The police said the suspect confessed during interrogation to impersonating the cleric on Facebook.

“During a rigorous interrogation, the suspect confessed to impersonating the real Prophet Akogun on Facebook.

“He admitted to using the cleric’s identity to deliver fake prophecies and offer prayer services to vulnerable individuals, thereby defrauding victims residing both within Nigeria and in the diaspora,” Babaseyi said.

The command said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly targeted individuals seeking spiritual assistance through the prophet’s Facebook page.

“Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect systematically targeted victims seeking spiritual assistance on the said prophet’s Facebook page, gained their trust and swindled them of funds amounting to over ₦18 million,” the statement said.

The suspect has since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.

The command said the investigation would determine the extent of the alleged crime, identify possible accomplices and establish grounds for prosecution.

Babaseyi said the arrest was part of the command’s efforts to tackle online fraud and identity theft in the state.

“The swift arrest highlights the Ogun State Police Command’s resolve to dismantle online fraud networks, curb identity theft and deny cybercriminals safe space to operate across the state,” he said.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro operatives for their “vigilance, tactical discipline, and swift response.”

Ojajuni also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting residents from digital and physical threats.

The command advised members of the public to exercise caution and due diligence when interacting with religious leaders and public figures on social media.

“The Command advises members of the public to exercise caution and due diligence when engaging with religious leaders or public figures on social media platforms,” the statement said.