Police arrest alleged fake clergyman in Ogun
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- Police in Ogun State, Nigeria, arrested a man identified as Kehinde Makinde, also known as "Pastor Kenny."
- Makinde is accused of defrauding at least 18 victims of approximately 2.5 million Nigerian naira by promising them a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem.
- Investigators are working to identify more victims and potential accomplices.
Police in Nigeria's Ogun State have apprehended a man suspected of being a serial fraudster and a fake clergyman. Kehinde Makinde, widely known as "Pastor Kenny," was arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, on August 3, following a four-month investigation.
Makinde was arrested in Ibadan, Oyo State, on August 3 after four months of intelligence gathering and discreet investigation.
The State Commissioner of Police, Bode Ojajuni, stated that Makinde allegedly manipulated unsuspecting individuals by promising spiritual deliverance. Preliminary investigations suggest he collected about 2.5 million Nigerian naira (approximately $1,600 USD) from 18 members of his congregation. He reportedly promised them a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem, with each participant to receive 2 million naira.
The suspect had manipulated unsuspecting victims under the guise of spiritual deliverance across Ogun, Oyo and Osun states.
Makinde is currently in police custody. Authorities are continuing their investigation to uncover additional victims and identify any alleged accomplices involved in the scheme.
He allegedly collected about N2.5 million from 18 fellowship members in Saje, Adatan, under the pretext of organising a government-sponsored pilgrimage to Jerusalem and promising each participant N2 million.
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