Police invite Pastor Chris Okafor over multiple rape allegations

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Police in Lagos State have invited popular Pentecostal Pastor Chris Okafor for questioning 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 Lagos.

The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, will appear tomorrow, Monday 5th January, 2026 by 10a.m prompt to a Deputy Commissioner of Police SCID, Panti area of the State for interrogation.

Spokesperson of the Police Command in the State, SP Abimbola Adebisi said on Sunday in a statement which however did not disclose the petitioners’ name.

It said, CP Olohundare Jimoh has directed immediate full security coverage and protection for his victims and hereby encourages 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.

Defending its decision not to disclose the reveal the victims, insisted that identity will be absolutely kept confidential and will be protected by the police.

“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”, according to the police.

It also maintained that the Pastor has been duly served with an invitation letter through his legal representative and is expected to cooperate fully with the Criminal Investigation Department, Panti, in the ongoing investigation into the allegations of capital offences and other serious crimes against him.

Accordingly, CP Olohundare Jimoh has directed immediate full security coverage and protection for his victims and hereby encourages 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.

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”, police said.

The statement also reiterated and assured 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.

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