Pastor Bolaji Idowu of Harvesters International Christian Center is being detained by the FCID in Abuja over an alleged ₦1.5 billion fraud linked to a real estate scheme. Investigations reveal funds were traced to church and personal accounts. The case raises questions about accountability in religious institutions.
Pastor Bolaji Idowu, the Lead Pastor of Harvesters International Christian Center (HICC), has been detained by the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) in Abuja over an alleged ₦1.5 billion fraud. He will reportedly spend the night in custody as investigations continue.
Sources within the FCID revealed that the case originated from a complaint involving a real estate scheme allegedly orchestrated by one of the church's pastors. Initial findings suggested that substantial funds from the scheme were traced to the church’s account and later to Pastor Idowu’s account.
The situation unfolded earlier when Pastor Idowu was invited for questioning at the FCID. Following hours of interrogation, authorities reportedly decided to detain him overnight to aid their ongoing inquiry into the matter.
The development has sparked reactions across social media, with supporters expressing disbelief and prayers for the pastor, while others have voiced concerns over the allegations. Police officials have not disclosed further details about the investigation but emphasized their commitment to ensuring transparency and accountability in handling the case.
This case continues to attract significant public attention, given Pastor Idowu's prominence in Nigeria's Christian community. Further updates are expected as investigations progress.
