Prophet’s Son Trapped in ₦18M Facebook Spiritual Scam

​ABEOKUTA — Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have pulled the plug on an elaborate digital fleece, arresting one Adewale Ogoemi Arojah—identified as a prophet’s son—for allegedly cloning a renowned cleric’s identity online to swindle unsuspecting faithful out of a staggering ₦18 million.

​The high-tech religious heist unraveled after the authentic cleric, Prophet Dr. Muyiwa Akogun, marched to the police station on October 3, 2026, lodging a formal distress complaint. He alerted law enforcement that a shadowy twin profile bearing his name and credentials was actively operating on Facebook, peddling fake miracles, engineered prophecies, and cash-for-prayers solutions to desperate seekers.

​Acting swiftly on the directive of the Divisional Police Officer, crack intelligence and detective units of the Ilaro Division deployed advanced cyber-tracking instruments. The digital trail cut through cyberspace and led physical operatives straight to a remote hideout in an Ajegunle village along the Ilaro/Ibogun axis, where Arojah was cornered and cuffed.

​Investigators revealed that the suspect methodically trolled the real cleric’s official online community, intercepting vulnerable individuals—spanning both local neighborhoods and the diaspora—who reached out for spiritual intervention. Gaining their absolute trust under the heavy cloak of piety, Arojah allegedly milked his victims dry, accumulating illicit proceeds exceeding ₦18 million.

​Intensive interrogation broke the suspect’s defenses, leading to a full confession regarding the impersonation racket. The case file and suspect have since been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) at Eleweran, Abeokuta, where inquisitors are probing deeper to unearth potential accomplices and trace hidden assets.

​Commending the Ilaro tactical squad for their clinical precision, the Ogun State Commissioner of Police, CP Bode Ojajuni, reiterated the command’s zero-tolerance stance on cybercrime and identity theft.

ADVERTISEMENT

​In a public advisory issued by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Oluseyi B. Babaseyi, the command cautioned Nigerians against trading caution for desperation on social media. Citizens have been sternly warned to verify the authenticity of religious handles before parting with hard-earned money for spiritual remedies.

​The police have further urged anyone with information regarding similar online fraudulent networks to utilize the Gateway Shield Toll-Free Line at 0800 000 9111, or contact emergency lines 09164859299 and 09154293464.