Fake MFM pastor defrauds victim in Lagos prison

A Mountain of Fire Ministry pastor Praise-Diri, is facing a three-count charge of impersonation, obtaining money under false pretences and stealing.

The prosecutor, Sgt. Benedict Aigbokhim told the court that the accused approached the complainant, Miss Itohan along Toyin Street on June 3rd and introduced himself as a pastor of MFM, telling her he got a revelation from God for her and collected N13,000 from her on the pretext of praying and fasting on her behalf for a possible solution to her problem.

“She became uncomfortable when the Mr Praise-Diri told her to come for a vigil and decided to inform a relation who also worships at MFM church.

“They informed the church and upon investigation it was discovered that the accused is a fake pastor which led to church management alerting the police, who arrested the accused,” Aigbokhim said.

According to him, the offences contravene Sections 78, 285 and 312 of the Criminal Law of Lagos State, 2011 which prescribes 15 years imprisonment for false pretences, while Section 285 provides a three-year jail term for stealing.

The case was adjourned to June 23 for facts and sentence.