Prophet’s son arrested for impersonating fellow prophet, duping victims of N18m in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Adewale Arojah, a son of a prophet, for allegedly impersonating a well-known cleric on Facebook and defrauding numerous victims of more than N18 million. According to a statement by the command's Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, the arrest came following a complaint lodged on October 3, 2026, by Muyiwa Akogun, also known online as "Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun".

The command revealed that Akogun alerted the police after receiving complaints regarding fraudulent activities allegedly conducted in his name through a cloned Facebook profile. The Divisional Police Officer of the Ilaro Division subsequently dispatched intelligence and detective units to track down the perpetrator. Through diligent technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis, the suspect was traced to a village close to Ajegunle, situated along the Ilaro/Ibogun axis, where he was successfully apprehended.

During an intensive interrogation, Arojah confessed to impersonating the real Prophet Akogun on Facebook. He admitted to using the cleric's identity to disseminate false prophecies and provide prayer services to vulnerable individuals, thereby defrauding victims both within Nigeria and in the diaspora. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect systematically targeted people in search of spiritual assistance via the prophet's Facebook page, gaining their trust and swindling them of funds exceeding ₦18 million.

The suspect has now been handed over to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further probing, with the aim of determining the full extent of the crime, identifying possible accomplices, and facilitating prosecution. This arrest is a testament to the Ogun State Police Command's determination to dismantle online fraud networks, curb identity theft, and prevent cybercriminals from operating within the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro operatives for their tenacity, tactical discipline, and prompt response. He also reiterated the command's commitment to safeguarding residents against digital and physical dangers. The police have advised the public to exercise caution when interacting with religious leaders and public figures on social media platforms, urging them to undertake due diligence before engaging with such individuals.