Police Arrest Six Pastors Over Fake Miracles and Fraud Allegations in Ondo State
- The Ondo State Police Command confirms the arrest of six men accused of posing as pastors to defraud residents of Idanre
- Police say the suspects allegedly staged fake miracles and spiritual interventions to deceive victims
- Authorities stress that investigations are ongoing to uncover the scale of the fraud and identify possible accomplices
The Ondo State Police Command reports that six men have been arrested for allegedly posing as pastors and defrauding residents of Idanre community in Idanre Local Government Area.
The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola, are accused of staging fake miracles to deceive unsuspecting victims.
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Police confirm intelligence-led operation
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Kazeem, the arrests followed a coordinated operation on February 16, 2026. He explained that operatives of the Command’s Tactical Teams, working with Community Safety Officers, acted on credible intelligence about a suspected fraud syndicate in Idanre and its environs.
Kazeem said:
“The operation led to the arrest of six suspects who allegedly organised and executed fraudulent schemes targeting unsuspecting members of the public. Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspects posed as pastors and religious leaders, staging fake miracles and spiritual interventions to gain the confidence and trust of their victims.”
Victims allegedly exploited through false promises
The police statement notes that the suspects allegedly exploited the faith and emotions of individuals by promising divine solutions to financial difficulties, health challenges, and personal problems.
Victims were reportedly defrauded through various forms of obtaining by false pretence and related scams.
Kazeem added that the suspects operated in a structured manner, assigning specific roles to create a convincing facade of legitimacy.
Investigation continues
The police confirm that further investigation is ongoing to determine the number of victims, the scale of financial losses, and whether other collaborators remain at large.
“All the suspects are currently in police custody and will soon be charged to court upon the conclusion of the investigation,” Kazeem stated.
Police issue public warning
The Command has advised residents to remain vigilant and avoid falling prey to individuals who exploit religion, spirituality, or false promises of miracles for criminal purposes.
This case highlights growing concerns about fraudulent religious practices in local communities and the importance of public awareness in preventing such crimes.
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Police arrest pastors conducting alleged phoney miracles
Legit.ng earlier reported that operatives of the Lagos police command say they have arrested four self-acclaimed pastors alleged to be conducting fake miracles and prophecies within Lekki and Epe areas of the state.
The Nation reports that the suspects were arrested around on Monday, November 30 after their vigil. They were apprehended by detectives from the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department who monitored their activities for a while.
It was gathered that the pastor hired a woman Rukayat Folawewo who pretended to have received miraculous healing from car accident after the pastor prayed for her and another woman Bunmi Joshua alleged to have testified that her speech and hearing impaired child was also healed by another pastor, Favour Elijah Chimobi.
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