Lagos police to investigate Pastor Okafor after murder allegations
The Lagos State Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department to investigate murder allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor. The probe follows viral sexual and murder allegations on social media, with several women, including actress Doris Ogala, accusing the pastor of misconduct. Okafor recently stepped down from his pastoral duties and publicly apologised to Ogala during a church service. The investigation was ordered despite the absence of formal petitions from alleged victims.
What we know
- CP Olohundare Jimoh ordered the SCID to invite Pastor Chris Okafor for investigation over murder allegations.
- The allegations surfaced after Okafor’s wedding to a new bride, Pearl, on December 16, 2025.
- Doris Ogala accused Okafor of a nine-year sexual relationship and shared evidence on social media starting December 14.
- Police spokesperson Abimbola Adebisi stated there were no formal complaints but confirmed the investigation would proceed.
- Other women, including Okafor’s former wife Bessem Okafor, have also made allegations of misconduct, while some church members dismissed the claims as extortion attempts.
