Operatives of the Ondo State Police Command have arrested six individuals accused of posing as pastors to defraud members of the public through alleged fake miracles.
The suspects—Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola—were apprehended in Idanre, the headquarters of Idanre Local Government Area, where they were said to be carrying out their activities.
Police Public Relations Officer Abayomi Jimoh said the arrests were made by the command’s tactical teams in collaboration with Community Safety Officers (CSOs) following a coordinated, intelligence-led operation.
According to Jimoh, the suspects allegedly exploited the faith, emotions, and vulnerabilities of their victims as part of their scheme. He explained that the group reportedly promised divine intervention for financial problems, health issues, and other personal challenges in order to obtain money under false pretenses.
“It was gathered that the suspects operated in a coordinated manner, assigning specific roles to members of the group to create a convincing and structured facade of legitimacy,” he said.
The police spokesperson added that investigations are ongoing to determine the number of victims, assess the financial scale of the alleged fraud, and track down other possible accomplices who may still be at large.
