The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has addressed reports linking the church to a criminal case from 2007.

The church explained that a man, Femi Jimoh who was arrested on December 25, 2007, after confessing to organising robberies while posing as a pastor, was not affiliated with the ministry.

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.

Speaking via a statement, the church asserted that 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 matter was reported to the Sabo Police Division, leading to his arrest and prosecution,” the ministry explained.

The church 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. The facts remain clear: MFM was a victim of impersonation in 2007 and remains a victim of misinformation today,” MFM said.

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. Our focus remains on building lives through prayer, deliverance, and discipline, not on unfounded controversies,” the statement added.

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