Police arrest man for fake pilgrimage scam in Ibadan
A man identified as Kehinde Makinde, also known as Pastor Kenny, has been arrested by the Ogun State Police Command in Ibadan. He allegedly collected ₦2.5 million from 18 fellowship members by promising them a government-sponsored trip to Jerusalem and a cash reward. The police revealed that he also deceived victims under the pretext of spiritual deliverance in Ogun, Oyo, and Osun States. DSP Oluseyi Babaseyi stated that the suspect is still in custody as investigations continue.
What happened
- Kehinde Makinde was arrested in Ibadan for allegedly defrauding 18 fellowship members of ₦2.5 million.
- He promised each victim a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem and ₦2 million.
- The arrest was made after four months of surveillance and intelligence gathering.
- The suspect reportedly manipulated people in Ogun, Oyo, and Osun States under the guise of spiritual deliverance.
- Police are working to identify more victims and locate possible accomplices.
