RismadarVoice Reporters
October 8, 2026
The Ogun State Police Command has arrested Adewale Arojah for allegedly impersonating a popular cleric on Facebook and defrauding victims of more than ₦18 million.
Arojah, described by police as the son of a prophet, was arrested following a complaint lodged on October 3 by Muyiwa Akogun, popularly known on Facebook as “Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun.”
According to the police, Akogun reported that someone had created a duplicate Facebook profile using his identity and was allegedly using the account to defraud unsuspecting members of the public.
Police spokesperson Oluseyi Babaseyi said the Divisional Police Officer in Ilaro deployed intelligence and detective operatives to identify and apprehend the suspect.
Investigators subsequently traced Arojah to a village in Ajegunle along the Ilaro-Ibogun axis, where he was arrested following digital monitoring and intelligence gathering.
The police alleged that Arojah used the fake Facebook account to pose as the cleric and offer purported prophecies and prayer services to people seeking spiritual assistance.
According to the command, the suspect allegedly established relationships with victims through the account before obtaining more than ₦18 million from individuals in Nigeria and abroad.
Police said Arojah made statements during interrogation concerning the alleged impersonation and fraud. The allegations have not yet been determined by a court.
The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department at Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation.
The command said investigators would seek to establish the full extent of the alleged fraud, determine whether other individuals were involved and take appropriate legal action based on their findings.
Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni commended the officers involved in the arrest and reiterated the command’s commitment to combating cybercrime and identity theft.
The police also advised members of the public to verify the identities of religious leaders and other public figures before sending money or conducting financial transactions through social media accounts.
