‘Black Jesus’ arrested for alleged assault, arson in Ogun

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‘Black Jesus’ arrested for alleged assault, arson in Ogun

Operatives of the Ogun State Police Command have arrested a suspected cultist identified as Peter Falola, for allegedly assaulting a residence in the Agbado area of the state and vandalizing properties worth over. N1.3 million.

The suspect, popularly known as ‘Black Jesus’ reportedly stormed the home of one Oladipupo Adeniran and threatened to burn the house to the ground.

Confirming the incident in a statement made available to DAILY POST, the police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola on Tuesday said the suspect struck Adeniran on the head with a broken bottle.

Odutola noted that while neighbors rushed the victim to the hospital for medical treatment, ‘Black Jesus’ allegedly set the victims apartment on fire causing damages estimated at over N1.4 million

She said, “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,” she added.

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