RismadarVoice Reporters, February 26, 2026
Ondo State Police Command has arrested six men for allegedly posing as pastors, defrauding residents of Idanre community in Idanre Local Government Area through staged miracles and fraudulent spiritual interventions.
The arrest was confirmed in a statement issued on Thursday by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Jimoh Kazeem.
According to the statement, the suspects identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola were apprehended on February 16, 2026, during a coordinated intelligence-led operation carried out by the Command’s Tactical Teams in collaboration with Community Safety Officers.
The police said the operation followed credible information about the activities of a suspected fraud syndicate operating in Idanre and its environs.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly posed as pastors and religious leaders, staging fake miracles and spiritual exercises to gain the confidence of unsuspecting victims.
“They allegedly exploited the faith, emotions, and vulnerabilities of individuals by promising divine solutions to financial difficulties, health challenges, and other personal problems, only to defraud them through various forms of obtaining by false pretence and related scams,” the PPRO stated.
Police further disclosed that the suspects operated in a coordinated manner, assigning specific roles among themselves to create a convincing and structured appearance of legitimacy.
Investigations are ongoing to determine the total number of victims, the financial extent of the alleged fraud, and to identify other possible collaborators who may still be at large.
“All the suspects are currently in police custody and will soon be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigation,” Kazeem added.
The Command advised members of the public to exercise caution and due diligence, warning against individuals who exploit religion, spirituality, or false promises of miracles for criminal purposes.
