Fake MFM Pastor Nabbed in Toyin Street, Ikeja

An alleged fake pastor David Praise-Diri is now cooling his heels in Ikoyi prison. David who is said to have paraded himself as a Mountain of Fire and Miracles pastor is facing a three-count charge of impersonation, obtaining money under false pretences and stealing.
The prosecutor, Benedict Aigbokhim told Yaba Chief Magistrates’ Court in Lagos on Tuesday that the accused committed the offences on June 3 at Toyin Street, Ikeja.
He was said to have approached the complainant, Itohan along Toyin Street, and introduced himself as a pastor of MFM.
“The accused said he got a revelation from God for her and collected N13,000 from the complainant on the pretext of praying and fasting on her behalf for a possible solution to her problem. She became uncomfortable when the accused told her to come for a vigil and decided to inform a relation who also worships at MFM church.
They informed the church and upon investigation it was discovered that the accused is a fake pastor. The MFM church management alerted the police, who arrested the accused,” Aigbokhim said.
The Chief Magistrate, Bola Folarin-Williams, ruled that the accused be remanded in Ikoyi prison after the accused pleaded guilty to the offences.
Source: NAN