The Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, Chris Okafor, has voluntarily surrendered to the Lagos State Police Command following serious allegations of multiple counts of rape and other offenses capable of disturbing public peace. Okay News reports.
The case has been formally handed over to the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, Sylvester Alabi, for further investigation.
This development followed Okafor’s failure to respond to a police invitation on Monday, despite being summoned the previous day by the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Panti, Lagos, in connection with the accusations.
In an interview with Television Continental (TVC) on Wednesday, Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Commissioner Olohundare Jimoh, explained, “When he was invited, he got to us through his lawyer that he would be appearing on Monday. So, on Monday, we waited for him. We did not see him, and I directed that he should be arrested. Subsequently, he showed up yesterday (Tuesday). Yes, he showed up yesterday.”
Jimoh added that the matter had been transferred to Zone 2 for continued investigation. “We later learned that the same matter had been opened at the Zone 2 headquarters with the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 2, which I needed to verify, and I verified the same. And he told me the matter is being investigated under his command for about three weeks now. So, the AIG occupies a higher office than mine as a commander and is my immediate supervisor since he is handling the matter. We handed the matter back to the Zone,” he said.
Addressing complaints raised by alleged victims, the Commissioner emphasized the role of social media in reporting offenses. “The social media has become a veritable space for people to lodge their complaints. We no longer wait for people to come and see the matter before we act in public interest, because if we do not, the conduct can lead to a breakdown of law and order,” Jimoh explained.
The controversy surrounding Okafor emerged in mid-December 2025, when multiple allegations surfaced online. Nigerian Nollywood actress Doris Ogala accused the pastor of a long-term sexual relationship dating back to 2017, claiming he broke promises of marriage, shared explicit content, and contributed to the collapse of her previous marriage.
Amid public scrutiny, Okafor reportedly addressed his congregation on December 28th, 2025, apologizing for past mistakes and kneeling at the pulpit to seek forgiveness.
Reports indicate that the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) is considering disciplinary measures against the pastor, while Okafor has voluntarily stepped aside from his pastoral duties as investigations continue.
The Lagos State Police Command has assured that adequate security has been provided for the alleged victims, with investigations ongoing at SCID Panti and Zone 2.
