MFM clears air on 2007 ‘Pastor Robbery’ story
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has addressed circulating online reports linking the church to a criminal case from 2007, describing them as misleading and rooted in distorted information.
According to the ministry, the reports misrepresent the facts surrounding an incident involving Femi Jimoh, a man arrested on December 25, 2007, after confessing to police and journalist that he organized robberies while posing as a pastor.
The incident was covered at the time in a Saturday paper, which reported Jimoh’s confession and the recovery of stolen vehicles and other items by police investigators.Newspaper Printing Service
In its clarification, MFM stated that Femi Jimoh “was never a pastor, staff member, or representative” of the church, but “an impostor who falsely used the ministry’s name before being apprehended through proper legal channels.”
“Femi Jimoh was identified as an impostor and handed over to the police after internal investigations uncovered his actions,” the church explained. “The matter was reported to the Sabo Police Division, leading to his arrest and prosecution.”
The ministry condemned what it described as a “coordinated attempt to recycle misinformation” by some online commentators and blogs, noting that several posts have wrongly dated the case to 2017 and framed it as a church scandal.
“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 media to verify information before sharing, warning that the spread of false stories undermines public trust. It reiterated its long-standing commitment to integrity, accountability, and 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.”
Founded in 1989, the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries is one of Nigeria’s leading Pentecostal movements, known for its emphasis on deliverance, leadership development, and spiritual growth.
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