Six arrested in Ondo for staging fake miracles
Several men have been arrested in Ondo State for allegedly posing as pastors and defrauding residents through staged miracles. According to the police, the suspects targeted people in the Idanre community, promising divine solutions to their problems. The operation was carried out by the Ondo State Police Command and Community Safety Officers. Jimoh Kazeem, the police spokesperson, said investigations are ongoing.
What happened
- The Ondo State Police Command arrested six men accused of posing as pastors and staging fake miracles.
- The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola, allegedly defrauded residents of Idanre.
- The arrests followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted on February 16, 2026.
- Police say the group assigned specific roles to create a convincing façade and exploit victims’ faith and vulnerabilities.
- The suspects remain in custody and will be charged in court after investigations conclude.
