Operatives of the Ilaro Division of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested Adewale Ogoemi Arojah for allegedly impersonating a renowned cleric on X (formerly Twitter), and defrauding unsuspecting members of the public of more than N18 million under the guise of offering prayers and spiritual assistance.

The arrest followed a complaint lodged on October 3, 2026, by Muyiwa Akogun, popularly known on Facebook as “Prophet Dr Muyiwa Akogun.”

He alerted the police that members of the public had complained about fraudulent activities being carried out in his name through a duplicated X profile.

Following the complaint, the Divisional Police Officer of the Ilaro Division immediately deployed intelligence and detective operatives to track down the suspect.

Through technological monitoring and intelligence-led analysis, the suspect was traced to a village in Ajegunle, along the Ilaro-Ibogun axis, where he was arrested.

During interrogation, the suspect allegedly confessed to impersonating Prophet Akogun on X.

He reportedly admitted using the cleric’s identity to deliver fake prophecies and offer prayer services to individuals seeking spiritual assistance.

Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect allegedly targeted people seeking spiritual assistance through the prophet’s X page, gained their trust and defrauded them of funds amounting to more than N18 million.

The victims were said to be both within Nigeria and in the diaspora.

The suspect has been transferred to the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Eleweran, Abeokuta, for further investigation to ascertain the extent of the alleged crime, identify possible accomplices and determine the next steps.

The Ogun State Police Command said the arrest underscores its resolve to tackle online fraud, identity theft and other forms of cybercrime across the state.

The Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, Bode Ojajuni, commended the Ilaro operatives for their vigilance, tactical discipline and swift response.

He reaffirmed the command’s commitment to protecting members of the public from digital and physical threats.

The command advised the public to exercise caution and due diligence when engaging with religious leaders and other public figures on social media.

Citizens are urged to verify the authenticity of social media accounts and avoid transferring money to unverified individuals in exchange for spiritual remedies or promises.

The public are encouraged to report cybercrime, impersonation and suspicious activities through the Gateway Shield Toll-Free Line.