Six Pastors Arrested for Alleged Fraud in Ondo State

On February 16, 2026, the Ondo State Police Command announced the arrest of six individuals alleged to be posing as pastors to defraud residents in Idanr, Ondo State. The suspects, identified as Fadahunsi Kolad, Tijani Iyanuoluwa, and Arijesulola Ademola, were apprehended during an operation led by the police's tactical team in collaboration with community safety officers.

This operation was based on credible intelligence regarding the suspects' fraudulent activities, which involved staging fake miracles and spiritual interventions to gain the trust of unsuspecting victims. Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspects organized and executed a scheme targeting vulnerable individuals, promising divine solutions to their financial difficulties and health challenges.

The suspects allegedly operated in a coordinated manner, assigning specific roles to create a facade of legitimacy. They are currently in police custody, and investigations are ongoing to determine the scale of the fraud and identify potential accomplices.

The police urged the public to exercise caution to avoid falling victim to such fraudulent schemes.