Ogun Police apprehend suspected cultist, Black Jesus

The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a suspected cultist, Peter Falola, also known as “Black Jesus,” for alleged assault, arson, and vandalism of property valued at over ₦1.4 million in the Agbado area of the state.  

In a statement released on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed that Falola was arrested on January 20, 2025, following a violent attack on January 15 at the residence of Oladipupo Adeniran on Ifelodun Street, Ago Ajeri, Agbado.

According to the police, Falola arrived at Adeniran’s home around 9:00 a.m., threatening to burn it down.

He reportedly attacked Adeniran with an empty beer bottle, stabbing him multiple times. As neighbors rushed the injured man to the hospital, Falola allegedly set the apartment ablaze, destroying valuable belongings.

Odutola detailed the extent of the destruction, stating, “Falola also allegedly set the victim’s clothes ablaze, destroying items valued at over N1.4 million, including a 6kg gas cylinder, a ceiling fan, an Itel Android phone, a set of chairs, and eight aluminium windows. The sitting room and bedroom ceilings were also reduced to ruins.”

Following a complaint lodged at Agbado Police Station on January 20, officers arrested Falola and conducted an on-site investigation. Odutola confirmed that the suspect is currently in custody and being interrogated.

The police spokesperson added that the suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Abeokuta.