Pastor Makinde Arrested in Ibadan by Nigeria Police Force, Details Emerge
- Ogun State Police have arrested Kehinde Makinde, known as Pastor Kenny, in Ibadan on August 3, 2026, after four months of surveillance
- Makinde allegedly collected ₦2.5 million from 18 fellowship members in Saje, Adatan, under the guise of a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem
- Police said the suspect also targeted victims in Ogun, Oyo and Osun states through fake spiritual deliverance sessions
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Ogun State Police have arrested a self-styled pastor accused of defrauding 18 church members of ₦2.5 million with promises of a free government-sponsored trip to Jerusalem and cash rewards of ₦2 million each.
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The suspect, Kehinde Makinde, popularly called Pastor Kenny, was picked up in Ibadan, Oyo State on August 3, 2026, at around 4:45 pm by detectives attached to the Obantoko Division, Punch reports.
Four Months of Intelligence Gathering
Police spokesman DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi said the arrest followed four months of careful surveillance and investigation.
According to Babaseyi, Makinde had been under scrutiny over allegations that he exploited victims in Ogun, Oyo and Osun states by posing as a spiritual deliverance minister.
"Preliminary investigation further revealed that the suspect allegedly obtained approximately ₦2.5 million from eighteen fellowship members in Saje, Adatan, under the false pretence of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem and promising each member ₦2 million," Babaseyi said in a statement released to journalists on Monday.
Suspect Remains in Custody
Makinde is currently being held by the police. Babaseyi said investigators are working to identify more victims who may have been targeted across the three states. Efforts are also ongoing to track down and arrest anyone who may have worked with Makinde in carrying out the alleged scheme.
Legit.ng has previously reported on cases of religious fraud across Nigeria, where suspects exploit the faith of congregation members for financial gain.
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