The Ondo State Police Command on Thursday said it had arrested six men posing as pastors for allegedly defrauding residents of Idanre community in Idanre Local Government Area.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, Jimoh Kazeem, the suspects allegedly performed fake miracles to deceive unsuspecting victims.
The suspects are identified as Fadahunsi, Kolade, Tijani, Iyanuoluwa, Arijesulola, and Ademola.
The PPRO said, “On February 16, 2026, operatives of the Command’s Tactical Teams, in collaboration with Community Safety Officers, carried out a well-coordinated, intelligence-driven operation following credible information about the activities of a suspected fraud syndicate operating in Idanre and its environs.
“The operation led to the arrest of six suspects who allegedly organised and executed fraudulent schemes targeting 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.
