Lagos, Nigeria — The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has dismissed circulating online reports linking the church to a 2007 criminal case, describing them as misleading and based on distorted information.
According to the ministry, the reports incorrectly portray the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Jimoh, who was taken into custody on December 25, 2007, after confessing to police and journalists that he organised robberies while posing as a pastor.
In its clarification, MFM stressed that Jimoh “was never a pastor, staff member, or representative of the ministry,” but an impostor who falsely used the church’s name until he was apprehended through proper legal procedures.
“Jimoh was identified as an impostor and handed over to the police after internal investigations uncovered his actions,” the church stated. “The matter was reported to the Police station, leading to his arrest and prosecution.”
The ministry condemned what it described as an ongoing attempt by some online commentators and blogs to “recycle misinformation,” noting that several posts have wrongly dated the case to 2017 and presented it as a scandal involving the church.
“It is regrettable that individuals and outlets continue to recycle and reinterpret an 18-year-old issue for attention and controversy,” MFM said. “The facts remain clear: MFM was a victim of impersonation in 2007 and remains a victim of misinformation today.”
The church urged members of the public and the media to verify information before sharing it, warning that the spread of false narratives undermines public trust. It reaffirmed its longstanding commitment to integrity, accountability, and full cooperation with law enforcement whenever its identity is misused.
“Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries stands for truth, holiness, and transparency,” the statement added. “Our focus remains on building lives through prayer, deliverance, and discipline — not on unfounded controversies.”
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