The Lagos State Police Command has summoned Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, to appear at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Panti over allegations of multiple r@pes and other offenses that could disturb public peace.
The police said Okafor was served with an invitation letter and is expected to appear before the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the SCID by 10 am on Monday.
In a statement on Sunday, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Abimbola Adebisi, said the Commissioner of Police, Olohundare Jimoh, ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations against the cleric.
“The Lagos State Police Command has invited Pastor Chris Okafor, Senior Pastor of Mountain of Liberation and Miracles Ministries, in connection with allegations of multiple r@pe, other s*xual offences, and several other conduct likely to cause breach of public peace and breakdown of law and order in the State,” she said.
According to the statement, the invitation followed several complaints bordering on alleged s*xual offences and other conduct capable of leading to a breakdown of law and order in the state.
“The Commissioner of Police, Lagos State Command, CP Olohundare Jimoh, has directed the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department (DC SCID) to carry out a thorough investigation into the several criminal allegations against Pastor Chris Okafor.
“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,” the statement read.
The police said adequate security had been provided for the alleged victims and encouraged them to come forward to report at the SCID, Panti, where investigations have commenced.
The command assured that the identities of victims and witnesses would be kept confidential and fully protected throughout the investigation.
It also called on members of the public with credible information or evidence relevant to the case to assist the police, either through the SCID or the Police Public Relations Department.
The police reiterated that the investigation would be conducted professionally and without bias, stressing that no individual would be shielded based on status or influence.
“The Lagos State Police Command is committed to maintaining law and order, public peace, safety, and ensuring that all allegations of criminal acts against anyone, no matter how highly placed or lowly placed, are discreetly investigated according to law, regardless of the status of the individuals involved, and no sentiment will be allowed to prevail. Justice must prevail in the whole episode,” the statement concluded.
The invitation follows earlier reports that the Lagos State Commissioner of Police had directed the SCID to look into serious allegations against Okafor after claims circulated online accusing him of involvement in murder and other criminal acts.
The matter began in mid-December 2025, when multiple allegations surfaced on social media against Okafor. The allegations quickly gained public attention amid widespread outrage online.
One of the most prominent claims came from Nollywood actress Doris Ogala, who posted several videos on Instagram on December 14, 2025, alleging that she had been in a long-term s*xual relationship with the pastor that began in 2017 and lasted nine years.
She accused him of breaking promises of marriage, sharing explicit content and contributing to the breakdown of her previous marriage.
In response to the growing controversy and viral claims, Okafor stood before his congregation on New Year’s Day and apologised for past “mistakes,” kneeling at the pulpit and seeking forgiveness, though he did not go into specific details about the allegations.
Amid the fallout, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria reportedly considered sanctions against him, and Okafor also stepped down from his pastoral duties as the scandal continued to draw attention on and off social media.
