Popular Lagos-based clergyman and Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, has reportedly turned himself in to the police following a series of serious allegations that have sparked widespread public attention and online debate.
The development comes after several claims bordering on misconduct surfaced on social media, triggering public outrage and prompting swift action from law enforcement authorities.
Pastor Okafor Submits Himself to Police
According to the Lagos State Police Command, Pastor Okafor voluntarily presented himself to the police after initially failing to honour an official invitation issued by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti.
The invitation was reportedly communicated to him on Sunday, with an agreement that he would appear before investigators on Monday. When he failed to show up on the agreed date, police authorities reportedly initiated plans for his arrest.
Confirming the incident while speaking to TVC on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, explained the sequence of events leading to the clergyman's eventual appearance.
“When he was invited, he got to us through his lawyer that he would be appearing on Monday. So, on Monday, we waited for him. We didn't see him, and I directed that he should be arrested. Subsequently, he showed up yesterday,” CP Jimoh stated.
The police commissioner noted that Pastor Okafor's decision to later submit himself helped ease tensions surrounding the case.
Case Moved to Zone 2 for Proper Investigation
CP Jimoh further disclosed that the matter has now been transferred to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Sylvester Alabi, for a more comprehensive and transparent investigation.
According to him, investigations had already commenced at the Zone 2 headquarters weeks before Pastor Okafor appeared at the Lagos State Police Command.
“We later learned that the same matter had been opened at the Zone 2 headquarters with the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, which I verified. He informed me the investigation had been ongoing under his command for about three weeks,” Jimoh explained.
He emphasized that transferring the case was necessary to ensure due process and public confidence in the handling of the allegations.
Social Media Pressure Triggers Police Response
Addressing public concerns and alleged victims' complaints, the Commissioner of Police acknowledged the growing role of social media in exposing issues that require urgent intervention.
He stated that law enforcement agencies now actively monitor credible online complaints to prevent potential breakdowns of law and order.
“The social media has become a veritable space for people to lodge their complaints. We no longer wait for people to come and see the matter before we act in public interest,” Jimoh said.
He reiterated that no individual, regardless of status or influence, is above the law.
Background of the Allegations
The controversy surrounding Pastor Chris Okafor reportedly began in mid-December 2025, when multiple allegations against him emerged across various social media platforms.
The claims quickly went viral, drawing intense reactions from Nigerians and leading to widespread calls for a thorough and transparent investigation.
As investigations continue, the police have assured the public that all allegations will be carefully examined and that appropriate legal actions will be taken based on the outcome of the probe.
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