By Editor
The Lagos state police command has ordered a formal criminal investigation into sexual and murder allegations levelled against Chris Okafor, the founder of Grace Nation Ministry.
The directive follows days of escalating public outrage fuelled by a series of sexual and murder allegations circulating on social media.
The controversy deepened recently when a podcast KaaTruths published messages from an individual claiming to have been hired by Okafor for criminal acts.
The anonymous source, who stated he is currently in hiding in Port Harcourt, Rivers state, alleged he carried out murders on the clergyman’s behalf.
He further claimed Okafor still owed him N7 million for a “job” and offered to lead law enforcement to concealed evidence.
The individual also stated that one of his associates is already imprisoned for related crimes.
The claims intersect with separate allegations made earlier by actress Doris Ogala.
Ogala accused Okafor of having knowledge about the poisoning and death of her brother, claiming she possesses evidence to support her claim.
Confirming the investigation to TheCable Lifestyle on Sunday evening, Abimbola Adebisi, the Lagos police spokesperson, said Olohundare Jimoh, the state police commissioner, has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Panti to probe all allegations against the cleric.
“Good evening. The CP has now directed that all allegations be investigated,” she said.
“We are calling on witnesses with credible information to come forward.
“As of now, we do not have complainers yet. If it is murder related, you cannot just look away. I informed the CP, and the CP directed that the state CID should look into it.”
Okafor has not responded to the allegations as of the time of this report.
The current storm of allegations marks a new chapter in a prolonged period of personal controversy for Okafor, who is battling a bitter public dispute with Ogala.
The conflict erupted weeks ago after a video of the pastor’s engagement to Pearl Okafor surfaced online.
