Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist, Peter Falola, popularly known as ‘Black Jesus’, for allegedly committing assault, arson and vandalism of property worth over ₦1.4 million in the Agbado area of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, confirmed the arrest in a statement on Tuesday.
According to her, Falola was taken into custody on January 20, 2025, following a violent incident on January 15 at the residence of Oladipupo Adeniran on Ifelodun Street, Ago Ajeri, Agbado.
The suspect allegedly stormed the home of Oladipupo Adeniran, a resident of Ifelodun Street, Ago Ajeri, Agbado, on January 15, 2025, around 9:00 am, threatening to burn the house to the ground.
He then attacked Adeniran by smashing an empty beer bottle on his head and stabbing him multiple times.
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As neighbours rushed Adeniran to the hospital for treatment, Falola allegedly set the victim’s apartment ablaze, destroying valuables.
“He invaded the suspect’s home, making violent threats. He allegedly stabbed the suspect multiple times after smashing a bottle on his head in a fit of anger.
“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 the report filed at Agbado Police Station on January 20, 2025, officers swiftly arrested the suspect.
Investigators have visited the crime scene, and Falola is currently being interrogated,” Odutola stated.
She added that the suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Abeokuta.
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