The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Adewale Ogoemi Arojah for allegedly impersonating a cleric on Facebook and defrauding unsuspecting victims of more than ₦18 million.

The suspect was arrested by operatives of the Ilaro Divisional Police Headquarters following a complaint by Muyiwa Akogun, popularly known on Facebook as “Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun”.

According to the police, Akogun reported the matter on October 3, 2026, after members of the public alerted him to fraudulent activities being carried out through a duplicate Facebook account bearing his identity.

The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the development in a statement, explaining that the Divisional Police Officer in Ilaro deployed intelligence and detective operatives to track down the suspect.

Suspect Allegedly Used Fake Prophecies

Babaseyi said the suspect was tracked to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro-Ibogun axis, through technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis.

During interrogation, Arojah allegedly admitted to impersonating the cleric and using his identity to offer fake prophecies and prayer services.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the suspect targeted people seeking spiritual assistance through the cleric’s Facebook page, gained their trust and collected money from victims both within Nigeria and abroad.

The police said the alleged fraud amounted to more than ₦18 million.

Investigation Underway

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

According to the command, investigators are working to establish the full extent of the alleged offences and identify possible accomplices.

The Commissioner of Police in Ogun State, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro police operatives for their response and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to tackling cybercrime and identity theft.

Police Warn Public Against Online Impersonation

The police urged members of the public to verify social media accounts before engaging with religious leaders and other public figures, particularly when requests for money or personal information are involved.

Residents were also encouraged to report suspected cybercrime, impersonation and other suspicious activities through the Gateway Shield toll-free line, 0800 000 9111, or 09164859299 and 09154293464.