Lagos police summon Pastor Okafor over alleged rape

The Lagos State Police Command has invited the Founder of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Pastor Chris Okafor, over allegations of multiple rape, other sexual offences, and several other conducts likely to cause breach of public peace and breakdown of law and order in the state.

The command’s spokesperson, SP Abimbola Adebisi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Sunday night.

Adebisi said the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (DC SCID) to carry out a thorough investigation into the several criminal allegations against Pastor Okafor.

Adebisi said the cleric was formally served with an invitation letter through his legal representative and is expected to appear before the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of SCID at 10 a.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026.

The police spokesperson added that Jimoh has directed immediate full security coverage and protection for the victims and urged them to feel free to come out and report at the Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, where the investigation into the alleged criminal atrocities against the pastor has commenced.

Adebisi said: “The identity of the victims will be absolutely kept confidential and will be protected.

“Any person(s) or individuals who may have fallen victim are further implored to come forward to report their complaints in the hands of the alleged Pastor.

“Any person or persons who have credible information or evidence relevant to the investigation are also encouraged to come forward without fear or apprehension to assist the Police in the investigation of the cases against him.

“Such persons may wish to get across to the SCID through the Police Public Relations Department at the Lagos State Police Command or can go directly to the SCID.

“The Commissioner of Police further reiterates and assures members of the public that the identities of all victims and witnesses will be adequately protected, and that the investigation will be conducted in a professional, transparent, and unbiased manner, in line with the laws of the land.”

Adebisi reiterated the commitment of the Lagos State Police Command to maintaining law and order, public peace, safety, and ensuring that all allegations of criminal acts against anyone, “no matter how highly placed or lowly placed, are discreetly investigated according to law, regardless of the status of the individuals involved, and no sentiment will be allowed to prevail.”

“Justice must prevail in the whole episode,” the police spokesperson stressed.

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