The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a man identified as Adewale Arojah for allegedly impersonating cleric Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun on Facebook and defrauding victims of more than N18 million.
Arojah, described by the police as a prophet’s son, was arrested after allegedly creating a duplicate Facebook profile in the cleric’s name and using it to offer fake prophecies and prayer services to unsuspecting individuals.
Police Public Relations Officer, Oluseyi Babaseyi, disclosed the arrest in a statement on Thursday, saying the case was reported on October 3, 2026, by Akogun, who is popularly known on Facebook as “Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun”.
According to the statement, the cleric approached the police after members of the public began reporting fraudulent activities allegedly being carried out in his name through a duplicated Facebook account.
Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer, Ilaro Division, deployed intelligence and detective operatives to identify and apprehend the suspected impersonator.
The command said sustained technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis eventually led investigators to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro/Ibogun axis, where Arojah was arrested.
During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to impersonating Akogun on Facebook.
“He admitted to using the cleric’s identity to deliver fake prophecies and offer prayer services to vulnerable individuals, thereby defrauding victims residing both within Nigeria and in the diaspora,” Babaseyi said.
Preliminary findings by investigators indicated that the suspect allegedly monitored the cleric’s Facebook page and identified individuals seeking spiritual assistance.
The suspect would allegedly establish contact with the victims, gain their confidence by presenting himself as the cleric, and subsequently obtain money from them under the guise of providing spiritual assistance.
Police said the alleged fraudulent transactions involving multiple victims amounted to more than N18 million.
Arojah has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department, Eleweran, Abeokuta, where further investigation is expected to determine the full scope of the alleged fraud and establish whether other individuals were involved.
The command said the investigation would also help identify possible accomplices and provide the basis for prosecution.
Babaseyi said the arrest demonstrated the command’s determination to tackle online fraud and identity theft in Ogun State.
“The swift arrest highlights the Ogun State Police Command’s resolve to dismantle online fraud networks, curb identity theft, and deny cybercriminals safe space to operate across the state,” he said.
Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro police operatives for what he described as their vigilance, tactical discipline and swift response.
Ojajuni also reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting residents against both digital and physical threats.
Police urged members of the public to exercise caution when interacting with religious leaders, celebrities and other public figures on social media, particularly when requests for money or personal information are involved.
The command advised social media users to verify the identity of individuals operating accounts in the names of prominent personalities before sending money or engaging their services.
