‘Black Jesus’ cultist arrested for assault, arson in Ogun

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a suspected cultist, Peter Falola, also known as ‘Black Jesus,’ for allegedly committing assault, arson, and vandalizing property worth over ₦1.4 million in the Agbado area of the state.

The spokesperson for the command, Omolola Odutola, confirmed in a statement to newsmen on Tuesday that Falola was taken into custody on January 20.

According to reports, the suspect stormed the home of Oladipupo Adeniran, a resident of Ifelodun Street, Ago Ajeri, Agbado, on January 15, 2025, at around 9:00 am, and threatened to burn the house down.

Although the police have not disclosed the exact motive for the suspect’s attack, it is reported that Falola picked up an empty beer bottle and struck Adeniran on the head with it.

As residents and neighbors rushed Adeniran to the hospital for treatment, the suspect allegedly set fire to the victim’s apartment, causing damages estimated at over ₦1.4 million.

Odutola stated, “He invaded the victim’s home, making violent threats. He allegedly stabbed the victim multiple times after smashing a bottle on his head in a fit of anger.”

“Falola also reportedly set the victim’s clothes on fire, destroying items worth over ₦1.4 million, including a 6kg gas cylinder, a ceiling fan, an Itel Android phone, a set of chairs, and eight aluminum windows. The sitting room and bedroom ceilings were also severely damaged.”

Following a report filed at the Agbado Police Station on January 20, 2025, officers promptly arrested the suspect. Investigators have visited the crime scene, and Falola is currently being interrogated.

Odutola further mentioned that the suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Abeokuta for a more thorough investigation.

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