Deadly cultist, ‘Black Jesus’ arrested for destroying property worth N1.4 million in Ogun

A deadly cultist populary called ‘Black Jesus’ has been arrested by operatives of the Ogun State Police Command for allegedly committing arson, and destruction of property valued at over N1.4 million in Agbado area of Ogun State.
‘Black Jesus’ whose real name is Peter Falola, after his arrest was taken into custody immediately.

The arrest of the suspect was confirmed by the Police Public Relations Officer of the Ogun State Police Command, Omolola Odutola, in a statement he made available to journalists on Tuesday in Abeokuta.

‘Black Jesus’ was said to have stormed the home of Oladipupo Adeniran, a resident of Ifelodun Street, Ago Ajeri, Agbado, on January 15, 2025, around 9:00 am, threatening to burn the house to the ground.

During the encounter at the home, the suspect was said to have pick an empty bottle and hit the head of Adeniran with it.

As residents and neighbours rushed Adeniran to the hospital for medical attention, the command disclosed that ‘Black Jesus’ allegedly set fire to the victim’s apartment, causing damages estimated at over N1.4 million.

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

“Falola also allegedly set the victim’s clothes ablaze, destroying items valued at over N1.4 million, including a 6kg gas cylinder, a ceiling fan, an Itel Android phone, a set of chairs, and eight aluminium windows. The sitting room and bedroom ceilings were also reduced to ruins.

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

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