Pastor Chris Okafor Surrenders to Police Amid Misconduct Allegations
Popular Lagos-based cleric and Senior Pastor of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, has reportedly presented himself to the police following a wave of serious allegations circulating online. Eyes Of Lagos reports,
The Lagos State Police Command confirmed that Pastor Okafor turned himself in after initially failing to honour a formal police invitation. According to the Command, the invitation was issued by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, on Sunday, with an expectation that he would appear on Monday.
Speaking to TVC on Wednesday, the Commissioner of Police, CP Olohundare Jimoh, explained that the pastor’s legal representatives had earlier informed the police of his intention to report, but he did not show up as scheduled.
“When he was invited, he contacted us through his lawyer and said he would appear on Monday. We waited, but he didn’t come. I then directed that he be arrested. He later showed up the following day,” CP Jimoh stated.
Further developments revealed that the matter had already been escalated beyond the state level. CP Jimoh disclosed that the case is now under the supervision of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 2, Sylvester Alabi.
According to him, investigations into the allegations had been ongoing at the Zone 2 headquarters for several weeks before the Lagos Command confirmed it.
“I verified that the same case was already opened at Zone 2. The AIG informed me that investigations have been ongoing under his command for about three weeks,” Jimoh added.
The police commissioner also addressed growing concerns raised by alleged victims online, noting that social media has become an important channel for public complaints.
He stressed that the police now act proactively when issues gain public attention, especially when they risk escalating into unrest.
“Social media has become a veritable platform for people to lodge complaints. We don’t wait for situations to degenerate before acting in the public interest, as that could lead to a breakdown of law and order,” he said.
The allegations against Pastor Okafor began surfacing in mid-December 2025, when several individuals took to social media to accuse the cleric of misconduct and other related offences. The claims quickly gained traction online, sparking widespread debate and calls for police intervention.
As investigations continue, the police have assured the public that due process will be followed and that all parties involved will be given a fair hearing.