6 ‘Pastors’ Arrested Over Staged Miracles

Six men who said they were as pastors and hoodwinked unsuspecting individuals through staged miracles have landed police net, answering necessary questions.

The arrest of the six men followed an intelligence-driven operation conducted on February 16, 2026, by operatives of the Ondo State police command’s tactical teams in collaboration with Community Safety Officers

The arrest was announced yesterday by the command, stating that the men allegedly posed as pastors and defrauded unsuspecting residents of Idanre community in Idanre Local Government Area of the state through staged “miracles.”

The statement issued by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Kazeem, also identified the suspects simply as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola and Ademola.

“On 16th February, 2026, operatives of the Command’s Tactical Teams, in collaboration with the Community Safety Officers, carried out a well-coordinated operation following credible information about the activities of a suspected fraud syndicate operating within Idanre and its environs,” the statement read.

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“The operation led to the arrest of six suspects alleged to have organised and executed fraudulent schemes targeted at unsuspecting members of the public. Preliminary investigations reveal that the suspects posed as pastors and religious leaders, staging fake miracles and spiritual interventions to gain the confidence and trust of their victims.”

The statement added that the suspects promising divine solutions to financial difficulties, health challenges and other personal problems, only aimed at defrauding the victims them through false pretences and related scams.

“Further investigations are ongoing to ascertain the total number of victims, determine the financial magnitude of the fraud, and identify other collaborators who may still be at large,” the statement added.

The police said the suspects remain in custody and would be charged in court upon the conclusion of investigations, warning the public to be wary.

exercise caution and due diligence, warning residents against individuals who use religion, spirituality or claims of miracles as a cover for criminal activities.