The Ogun State Police Command has apprehended a man identified as Peter Falola, popularly called ‘Black Jesus,’ for alleged assault, arson, and property vandalism worth over N1.4 million in the Agbado area of the state.
The state police spokesperson, Omolola Odutola, disclosed in a statement on Tuesday that Falola was arrested on January 20, 2025, following a report lodged at the Agbado Police Station.
According to Odutola, the suspect had reportedly invaded the home of Oladipupo Adeniran on Ifelodun Street, Ago Ajeri, Agbado, at about 9:00 am on January 15, 2025.
While the police have not yet revealed the motive behind the suspect’s invasion of the victim’s home, it is reported that the suspect picked up an empty beer bottle and struck Adeniran on the head with it.
As residents and neighbours rushed Adeniran to the hospital for medical attention, the command disclosed that ‘Black Jesus’ allegedly set fire to the victim’s apartment, causing damages estimated at over N1.4 million.
Odutola stated, “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, and Falola is currently being interrogated.”
Odutola added that the suspect would be transferred to the State Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department in Abeokuta for a thorough investigation.
