Fresh facts have emerged over the claims made by a former pastor of the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Mr. Femi Jimoh, who accused the church and its General Overseer, Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, of orchestrating his arrest and imprisonment years ago.
In a detailed statement issued by the Church’s Chief Legal Adviser, Mr. Davidson Adejuwon, MFM described Jimoh’s allegations as “baseless, malicious, and deliberately crafted to mislead the public and malign the image of the ministry’s leadership.”
Adejuwon explained that investigations and court documents confirmed that the Nigerian Police Force—acting on credible intelligence—arrested and prosecuted Jimoh and his accomplices for attempted robbery without any involvement from the Church or its officials.
“Mr. Femi Jimoh was a former worker in the Press Department who was disengaged for repeated misconduct, including theft of church materials and moral lapses. After his dismissal, he conspired with others to rob the church of its First-Fruit offerings but was caught by the Police before the crime was executed,” Adejuwon stated.
Eyewitnesses and police reports dating back to 2007–2008 supported this version of events.
One witness, Mr. Fatai Adebayo, had earlier told investigators that Jimoh tried to recruit him into the foiled robbery plot, describing the ex-pastor as the mastermind.
Also corroborating the account, retired Commissioner of Police, Mr. Kayode Samuel—who served as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Yaba and Iwaya at the time—said the police had prior intelligence about a planned armed robbery targeting MFM’s collections.
“We had intelligence that some men, led by an insider identified as Pastor Femi Jimoh, were planning to rob the church. We planted surveillance, trailed them, and foiled the operation before it happened,” Samuel said.
“The arrest and prosecution were carried out strictly according to law. Neither Dr. Olukoya nor any church official had a hand in the process,” he added.
MFM also cited Jimoh’s own confession published in national newspapers such as The Nation between 2007 and 2008, in which he admitted to leading a four-man gang and plotting to divert church funds to acquire weapons.
Jimoh reportedly confessed that he was driven by financial frustration and exploited his pastoral access to identify potential robbery targets.
Despite the resurfaced controversy, the Church maintained that its disciplinary measures are anchored on love and restoration.
“For over three decades, Dr. D.K. Olukoya has led the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries with integrity and unwavering commitment to evangelism, holiness, and soul-winning. Any attempt to tarnish his name or the Church’s image will fail,” the statement said.
MFM warned individuals and online platforms against circulating false or defamatory content, adding that it would not hesitate to pursue legal redress where necessary.
“Our mission remains clear — to depopulate hell and populate heaven. No amount of lies or distractions will derail this divine mandate,” the Church declared.
The ministry reaffirmed its commitment to transparency, due process, and collaboration with law enforcement, emphasizing that it operates within the bounds of the law in all matters of discipline and administration.
With millions of members across more than 100 nations, MFM said it remains steadfast in its foundation of holiness, integrity, and deliverance through the power of Jesus Christ — values it claims stand in direct opposition to the “false narrative” being circulated by its estranged former worker.
