The Pathfinder
Friday February 27, 2026
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The Ondo State Police Command has announced the arrest of six men accused of posing as pastors and allegedly defrauding residents of Idanre community in Idanre Local Government Area through staged “miracles.”
In a statement issued on Thursday by the command’s Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Kazeem, the suspects were identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola and Ademola.
According to the statement, the arrests followed an intelligence-driven operation carried out on February 16, 2026, by operatives of the command’s tactical teams in collaboration with Community Safety Officers.
“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.
The police said preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects allegedly posed as pastors and religious leaders, staging fake miracles and spiritual interventions to gain the confidence and trust of unsuspecting members of the public.
According to the command, the suspects exploited the faith and vulnerabilities of residents by promising divine solutions to financial difficulties, health challenges and other personal problems, allegedly defrauding victims under false pretences.
Police further disclosed that the group reportedly operated in a coordinated manner, assigning specific roles to members to create what was described as a structured façade of legitimacy.
“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 suspects remain in custody and will be charged to court upon the conclusion of investigations.
The command urged residents to exercise caution and due diligence, warning against individuals who use religion, spirituality or claims of miracles as a cover for criminal activities.
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