The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adewale Arojah, described as the son of a prophet, for allegedly impersonating a prominent cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of more than ₦18 million.

The suspect allegedly created a duplicate Facebook profile bearing the identity of Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun and used it to offer fake prophecies and prayer services to people seeking spiritual assistance.

The police said the victims were based both in Nigeria and abroad.

How the Alleged Fraud Was Discovered

According to the Ogun State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, the investigation began after Akogun lodged a complaint on October 3, 2026.

The cleric, popularly known on Facebook as “Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun,” reportedly approached the police after members of the public complained about fraudulent activities allegedly being carried out through a duplicated Facebook account using his identity.

Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer of the Ilaro Division deployed intelligence and detective operatives to identify and apprehend the person behind the account.

Police Track Suspect to Ajegunle

The command said sustained technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis eventually led investigators to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro/Ibogun axis.

Police operatives subsequently arrested Arojah in the area.

The command said the suspect confessed during interrogation to impersonating Akogun on Facebook and using the cleric’s identity to deceive people seeking spiritual assistance.

Police alleged that he used fake prophecies and prayer services to gain the trust of victims before collecting money from them.

Victims Allegedly Lost More Than ₦18m

The police said preliminary investigations indicated that Arojah systematically targeted people who sought help through the real cleric’s Facebook presence.

According to the command, the alleged scheme generated more than ₦18 million from multiple victims.

Police said the investigation would determine the full extent of the alleged fraud, identify possible accomplices and establish the circumstances surrounding the funds obtained from victims.

Investigation Continues

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

The Ogun State Police Command said the case was part of its efforts to combat online fraud and identity theft across the state.

Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni commended the Ilaro Division operatives for what the command described as their vigilance and swift response.

The police also urged members of the public to exercise caution when interacting with religious leaders, public figures and other personalities on social media, particularly when financial transactions are involved.