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Court Awards N2.25Million Against Nigeria Police For Brutalising Former MFM Chorister, Ayotunde Richards

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June 3, 2024
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A High Court sitting in Ikeja, Lagos State has awarded N2 million as aggravated and general damages against the Nigeria Police Force over the brutality and human rights abuse suffered by Ayotunde Richards, a gospel singer and former member of the Mountain of Fire and Miracle Ministries (MFM).

It was learnt that the court also awarded two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000) to Ayotunde for the cost of the litigation.

Ayotunde had filed a suit against the General Overseer of the church, Dr. Daniel Olukoya, over an alleged breach of his fundamental human rights.

Other respondents in the case are Davison Olaniran Adejuwon Esq; Superintendent of Police Tawose Ayoleyi Ajayi and the Nigeria Police Force.

Olukoya, Davidson, Ajayi and the Nigeria Police Force are the 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Respondents respectively.

Ayotunde, who was the leader of the cleric’s backup singers, accused Olukoya of having him locked up at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Ikoyi for eight days.

He described his detention by the police as illegal, oppressive and a brazen abuse of power.

He claimed that his phones were collected and handed over to Olukoya in an attempt to find the names of the perceived enemies of the church.

According to him, Olukoya used his influence to have him detained in connivance with Superintendent Ayoleyi Tawose Ajayi, who is reportedly also a member of MFM and a close ally of the cleric.

Ayotunde also joined Davidson Adejuwon, a legal representative for Olukoya, in the suit.

He accused him of playing critical roles in the perusal of his mobile phones and claimed that his detention in July 2023 at FCID was outrageous.

Ayotunde asked the court to compel the Respondents to issue a letter of unconditional apology for breaching his Right to Privacy.

He also sought from the court: “A DECLARATION that the Applicant, a Nigerian Citizen, has a guarantee to rights to personal liberty, dignity of human life and privacy of his person, home, correspondence, telephone conversations and telegraphic communications as enshrined in Sections 34,35 and 37 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended).

“A DECLARATION that the violent arrest of the Applicant on July 18th 2023 at 12:30 am thereabouts by the 3 and 4th Respondent is WRONGFUL unconstitutional, arbitrary and excessive.

“A DECLARATION that the detention of the Applicant from July 18, 2023, to July 26, 2023, at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department, Alagbon, Ikoyi by the 3 and 4 Respondents before charging him to court as regard the complaint of one Opeyemi Emmanuel against him grossly offends Section 34,35,36 of the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999 (As Amended) and therefore illegal, outrageous and oppressive.

“AN ORDER compelling the Respondents to issue a letter of unconditional apology to the Applicant for breaching his Right to Privacy their illegal, unconstitutional access to and use of the information and communication of the Applicant’s SAMSUNG GALAXY S 20 FE and iPhone 12 PRO MAX phones without the authority and consent of the Applicant.

“AND FOR SUCH FURTHER OR OTHER ORDERS as this Honourable Court may deem fit to make in the circumstances of this suit.”

However, Justice Olatokun of Ikeja High Court, on Friday upheld some of his prayers in part and disallowed some in part.

The family’s lawyer, Mr. Adesina Ogunlana, who confirmed the development on his social media handle, noted that the court established that Ayotunde’s arrest and detention were unlawful.

He noted that the evidence before the court was that there was no investigation at all before the police arrested him.

"In two considered rulings, fairly extensive, Honourable Justice Olatokun of Ikeja High Court, upheld some of our prayers in part and disallowed some in part but generally the court outcome is that the court established that Ayotunde’s arrest was unlawful and his detention was equally unlawful,” Ogunlana said.

He continued, “The evidence before the court was that there was no investigation at all before the police pounced on him.

"And of course, the detention was a violation of the constitutional period allowed when you can detain a person. The court also held that the claim of the police was that he stayed in the station because he could not satisfy the condition of bail. The court held that there was no bail granted.

"The proof of the bail granted was a bail bond which was blank. It only contains the name of the applicant. The conditions of the bail were not stated in the so-called bail bond. And so the court held that it was apparent that his detainment was a gross breach of his rights.

"As to the issue of his privacy, the court in its own considered ruling and wisdom held that it will hold, that there was consent given to the police to go into his phone. That was the decision of the honourable Court upon the fact presented before them. The issue of consent according to the honourable Court nullified that his privacy was affronted without his consent.

"At the end of the day, it was a good day. The judge held that Mr Richard Ayotunde be compensated with two million and a letter of public apology. Two hundred and fifty thousand naira was also awarded for the cost because that's what we sourced after the successful mitigation.

"The counter application by the council for the second respondent in his case, that is Mr Adebisi Adejuwon, was denied by the court. And the court held that citizens should not be discouraged from approaching the court for the enforcement of their fundamental rights and by awarding cost except in very clear cases.”

"We will seek for a review of it with the appellate. But we are grateful to the Honourable Court for finding that indeed, despite all the denials by these respondents the court sifted through all claims to find out that indeed the Police breached the rights of this gentleman and have been ordered to pay the cost,” the statement added.

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OLAADEGBU:
It was learnt that the court also awarded two hundred and fifty thousand naira (N250,000) to Ayotunde for the cost of the litigation.

OLAADEGBU:
OLUKOYA'S COLLABORATIVE SCHEMES WITH THE POLICE
Funkẹ́ Aṣekún


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0O9AMro8Bg

MFM Expose Commentary 3 - Voodoo Priest's Son Testifies, Charm Categories & Spiritual Implications
Ebenezer Gabriels Media


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d1c3EHLS2v0

Testimony and Commentary include:

The Voodoo Priest's Son comes out with testimony.
Names 4 categories of charm ordered by the CSO Gbadamosi of MFM Church
What are the charms to be used for?
Was the CSO acting in Proxy?
Why would a CSO need a crowd-puller charm?
Why would a CSO need bulletproof charm, forgetfulness charm, and dominion charm?
The Levitical records on laying on of hands on the head of a scapegoat.
What is written about transference of sinful burdens on the head of a goat?
Pastors laying on hands wrongly
What are the spiritual implications of laying on hands in such an environment?
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This is a humanitarian crisis. If the Christian Association of Nigeria and the PFN are still alive, speak up. Dr. Olukoya must then come forward to present your version of Pastor Femi Jimoh, and Caleb Oloruntele's allegations to the world.

#danielolukoya
#MFM
#bbc

MFM PASTOR FEMI'S 9 YRS. JAIL SAGA; What It Says About The Church & Human Right--Comrade Akinyemi
Asabe Afrika TV


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7RRjYTBI-sg?si=yud7EFP-bWEYD78q

AMBASSADOR COMRADE KEHINDE AKINYEMI (JP) is the Founder/CEO Mediation, Conciliation and Human Right Centre (MCHR) Ibadan Oyo State (South Western Nigeria).

The former Director, Social Welfare Services, Ministry of Women Affairs and Community Development, Oyo State is a seasoned Human Rights Advocate who have settled several family and community conflicts in the last 45 Years both through the civil service structure and private service.

In Year 2015, Oyo State Government honored him with the Justice of the Peace of Oyo State of Nigeria by the Government of His Excellency, Senator Abiola Ajimobi of blessed memory.

Comrade Akinyemi is also a United Nation’s Peace Ambassador and recipient of several awards on conflict resolution home and away.

He is equally the National President cum Global Ambassador for Child Growth Concern Initiative (CGCI) with affiliated representative across Africa and Europe.

During an exclusive encounter with Asabe Afrika TV on Wednesday June 19, Year 2024 in the city of Ibadan, Oyo State, the veteran rights activist cum conflict resolution expert opened up on his life as Human Right advocate and why the human right abuse index is growing at a frenetic rate in Nigeria.

He also spoke on the alleged wickedness of a popular Church, Mountain of Fire and Miracle to some of her employers and members (Pastor Femi Jimoh and others) who allegedly spent 9 years in jail and why such victims should awaken valuable instruments of law to seek for redress in a proper court of law in other to redeem their self esteem.

In this PART 2 of the interview, Ambassador Akinyemi spoke on the missing point between forgiveness and ethical Christianity and why the MFM leadership erred as an alleged church of God.

Find out more in this PART 2 of the exclusive interview.

Enjoy!

9 YRS. JAIL OF MFM PASTORS: If Olukoya is Aware, This Will Happen--Bishop Peller + Gowon's Rule
Asabe AfrikaTV
15 Jul 2024


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oo07V8m1hCw

BISHOP KAYODE ABIOLA PELLER is one of the Scions of the dynasty of the renowned Magician, Professor Moshood Abiola Folorunsho Peller aka Professor Peller.

A gifted man of apostolic prowess, Bishop Peller is the General Overseer of Finger of God Ministries International based in Alagbado Area of Lagos State, South West Nigeria.

He equally runs a Rehab Home for drug addicted citizens (Rehabilitation Centre) where he uses his life experience as a former drug addict himself to heal lost souls and reform them into better and quality citizens of the society.

Bishop Kayode Peller, 65, uses his apostolic unction to liberate such souls from the ruins of drug and bring them back to life and for the benefit of JESUS CHRIST.

DURING a recent encounter on Monday July 1st Year 2024, the Bishop who is presently recovering from a mild stroke attack opened the door of his Lagos abode along Lagos Abeokuta Expressway to Asabe Afrika TV team as he spoke on the present socio-economic hardship facing the country after the inauguration of the Bola Ahmed Tinubu regime last year 2023.

The Bishop lament about the cost of food, Medicare, living and surviving in Nigeria; he urged citizens to intensify their prayers unto God as he believes God will intervene and deliver the country from the stronghold of abject poverty and economic servitude before the end of the year.

BISHOP PELLER who laments how JAPA syndrome snatched his first son and his family off Nigeria later went into an eerie mood in remembrance of his legendary father PROFESSOR MOSHOOD ABIOLA FOLORUNSHO PELLER who died 27 years ago through the gun shots of assassins and how he severally interceded for him to enter the kingdom of God.

Bishop Peller nearly broke down while eulogizing his late dad’s prowess and legacy as he discuss other issues including religious and politics before the interview ended.

In this 3rd video, the Bishop spoke on the recent alleged evil manifestation at Mountain of Fire and Miracle where two of the church's pastors (Pastor Femi Jimoh and Pa Caleb Oloruntele) were allegedly incarcerated for 9 Years on the order of one Daniel Kolawole Olukoya the church's General Overseer over accusation of theft and attempt to kill.

The very devastating revelation has generated so many discuss online as many wondered why a Christian organization could be that crude!

Find out more in this PART 3 of the clip.

Enjoy!

Inside MFM Pastor Femi Jimoh & Others’ 9 Years Jail Court Verdict; What They Don’t Want You To Know!
Asabe AfrikaTV


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcKx9r0qRM8?si=sfR8fzArYFLyZjaR

INSIDE this Mini-Documentary, we X-Rayed the ongoing crisis of theological benevolence involving one of Nigeria's popular churches, Mountain of Fire & Miracle under the leadership of one Dr. D.K. Olukoya as regards the 9 Years alleged incarceration of two of her workers, one a Pastor, Femi Jimoh and the other a traffic usher, Pa Caleb Oloruntele and a non member, Henry Aiyewero.

The trio were alleged to have been wrongly accused of plotting to rob the church and assassinate the General Overseer Dr. DK Olukoya sometimes in Year 2008 and thus began a long trial of over 8 Years which culminated in a historic judgement at the High Court, Igbosere on Friday July 1st. Year 2016 where the trio were discharged and acquitted of any offence of plotting to rob or kill Olukoya or his church.

However, the 9 YEARS SORDID EXPERIENCE in Jail is a story of blood, sweat and water. The trio died, woke to life again but lived to tell the story today.

Find out more about the ingredients of their long abated court verdict both at the High Court and the Industrial Court.

It is a story of JUSTICE DELAYED BUT NEVER DENIED.

Enjoy!

EXPOSED! How MFM Leader, Olukoya Ordered Police to Finish Us--Pst. Femi, Pa Caleb & Henry Aiyewero
Asabe AfrikaTV
1 Aug 2024


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RzOFWuweZGk

This is the story of 3 Men who were joined together in the rough skirmishes of life via the most implausible channel—The Church!

Pastor Femi James Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele and Mr. Henry Aiyewero all went through the valley of the shadow of death during their over 8 Years incarceration in jail gulags from terrible police stations to proper maximum prisons in a case that was later trashed and thrown out by the Court of Law.

The trio were allegedly roped by unscrupulous police officers in conjunction with other unethical elements and accused of plotting to rob a church—Mountain of Fire and Miracle (MFM) and assassinate the founder, one Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, a PhD holder in micro-Biology science.

The case started from early January Year 2008 as both Pastor Femi Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele and Mr. Henry Aiyewero were arrested at different time and location as stated in court papers even though their accusers, MFM and their allies want the world to believe otherwise.

When the story of their miraculous escape from what appeared like a designed death trap went viral last month via Yoruba Gidi TV, many conscientious citizens home and abroad were astounded at the level a church of God can go to roast their own members and throw them at what appears to be the mouth of the devil to devour!

Even though the Church in what appeared like a contempt of court did a press conference to debunk allegations of inference in the 9 Years Jail Horror of the three victims (now addressed as The Three Hebrew Men).

HOWEVER, more revelations continue to trail the allegations that MFM sponsored the misfortune that landed both Pastor Femi Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele & Mr. Henry Aiyewero in the 9 Years jail horror before they were set free in Year 2016.

Justice appeared to be delayed initially but was eventually DELIVERED.

Special thanks to God Almighty and the benevolent soul called JUSTICE A.O. WILLIAMS (Mrs.) of the High Court, Igbosere, Lagos.

The two workers; (Pastor Femi Jimoh and Pa Caleb Oloruntele) also secured an industrial court judgement against MFM last Year December over backlog of salaries and unpaid arrears of over 15 years inclusive of their 9 Years jail tenure.

Asabe Afrika TV and other media agencies with the Human Right Community met the trio on Tuesday July 4, 2024 and we listened to their story all over again.

There is more to learn for education on the part of everyday Christians and for reforms on the part of Government and general citizenry.

Take a sit and follow the story!

It is a story of sorrow and narrow escape from death!

MFM PASTORS' JAIL HORROR: How We Got Justice After 9 Years--Pst. Femi, Pa Caleb & Henry Aiyewero
Asabe AfrikaTV
4 Aug 2024


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pp7mzXfpX-I

Pastor Femi James Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele and Mr. Henry Aiyewero all went through the valley of the shadow of death during their over 8 Years incarceration in jail gulags from terrible police stations to proper maximum prisons in a case that was later trashed and thrown out by the Court of Law.

The trio were allegedly roped by unscrupulous police officers in conjunction with other unethical elements and accused of plotting to rob a church—Mountain of Fire and Miracle (MFM) and assassinate the founder, one Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, a PhD holder in micro-Biology science.

The case started from early January Year 2008 as both Pastor Femi Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele and Mr. Henry Aiyewero were arrested at different time and location as stated in court papers even though their accusers, MFM and their allies want the world to believe otherwise.

When the story of their miraculous escape from what appeared like a schemed death trap went viral last month via Yoruba Gidi TV, many conscientious citizens home and abroad were astounded at the level a church of God can go to roast their own members and throw them to the devil to devour!

WATCH: EXPOSED! How MFM Leader, Olukoya Ordered Police to Finish Us--Pst. Femi, Pa Caleb & Henry Aiyewero - • EXPOSED! How MFM Leader, Olukoya Orde...

WATCH: MFM PASTORS' JAIL HORROR: How We Escaped Death @ SARS--Pst. Femi, Pa Caleb & Henry Aiyewero - • MFM PASTORS' JAIL HORROR: How We Esca...

Even though the Church in what appeared like a contempt of court did a press conference to debunk allegations of inference in the 9 Years Jail Horror of the three victims (now addressed as The Three Hebrew Men). HOWEVER, more revelations continue to trail the allegations that MFM sponsored the misfortune that landed both Pastor Femi Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele & Mr. Henry Aiyewero in the 9 Years jail horror.

Justice appeared to be delayed initially but was eventually DELIVERED. Special thanks to God Almighty and the benevolent soul called JUSTICE A.O. WILLIAMS (Mrs) of the High Court, Igbosere, Lagos.

The two workers; (Femi Jimoh and Caleb Oloruntele) also secured an industrial court judgement against MFM last Year December over backlog of salaries and unpaid arrears of over 15 years inclusive of their 9 Years jail tenure.

Asabe Afrika TV and other media organizations with the Human Right Community met the trio on Tuesday July 4, 2024 and we listened to their story all over again.

In this final part (Part 3) of the exclusive encounter with the trio, they gave a detail-by-detail revelation of their walk to freedom, including roles played by Godly sent Nigerians and ministers in the temple of justice especially the extraordinary role played by Her Worship, HONORABLE JUSTICE (MRS.) O.A. WILLIAMS of Lagos High Court, Igbosere and Her Worship, Honorable Justice (Mrs.) A.N. UBAKA.

There is more to learn for education on the part of everyday Christians and for reforms on the part of Government.

Take a sit and follow the story!

It is a story of narrow escape from death!

MFM PASTORS’ 9 YEARS JAIL SCANDAL; Babalawo’s Son Insists ‘OLUKOYA IS MY FATHER’S CUSTOMER’
Asabe AfrikaTV


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu2pEwWThOs?si=QBduRZM4Fom8euY9
Aug 8, 2024

This is the story of 3 Men who were joined together in the rough skirmishes of life via the most implausible channel—The Church!

Pastor Femi James Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele and Mr. Henry Aiyewero all went through the valley of the shadow of death during their over 8 Years’ incarceration in jail gulags from terrible police stations to proper maximum prisons in a case that was later trashed and thrown out by the Court of Law.

The trio were allegedly roped by unscrupulous police officers in conjunction with other unethical elements and accused of plotting to rob a church—Mountain of Fire and Miracle (MFM) and assassinate the founder, one Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, a PhD holder in micro-Biology science.

The case started from early January Year 2008 as both Pastor Femi Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele and Mr. Henry Aiyewero were arrested at different time and location as stated in court papers even though their accusers, MFM and their allies want the world to believe otherwise.

When the story of their miraculous escape from what appeared like a schemed death trap went viral last month via Yoruba Gidi TV, many conscientious citizens home and abroad were astounded at the level a church of God can go to roast their own members and throw them to the devil to devour!

Even though the Church in what appeared like a contempt of court did a press conference to debunk allegations of inference in the 9 Years Jail Horror of the three victims (now addressed as The Three Hebrew Men).

HOWEVER, more revelations continue to trail the allegations that MFM sponsored the misfortune that landed both Pastor Femi Jimoh, Pa Caleb Oloruntele & Mr. Henry Aiyewero in the 9 Years jail horror.

Justice appeared to be delayed initially but was eventually SERVED. Special thanks to God Almighty and the benevolent soul called JUSTICE O.A. WILLIAMS (Mrs) of the High Court, Igbosere, Lagos.

The two workers; (Femi Jimoh and Caleb Oloruntele) also secured an industrial court judgement against MFM last Year December over backlog of salaries and unpaid arrears of over 15 years inclusive of their 9 Years jail tenure.

Asabe Afrika TV and other media organizations with the Human Right Community met the trio on Tuesday July 4, 2024 and we listened to their story all over again. (Watch our Previous Videos for more)

In this Video, Defence Witness 2, ORIYOMI AMAO who is said to be the son of a late veteran herbalist who used to work for a Chief Security Officer of Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, leader of Mountain of Fire and Miracle (MFM) spoke on how he met Pastor Femi Jimoh and how the later ran into CSO GBADAMOSI during a visit to his father’s shrine in OGBOMOSO in late year 2007. His revelation led credence to the fact that CSO Gbadamosi might have roped Pastor Femi Jimoh into the false allegation that nearly led to his death in prison for 9 years as a result of his best kept secret in the hand of the pastor.

There is more to learn for education on the part of everyday Christians and for reforms on the part of Government.

Take a sit and follow the story!

It is a story of narrow escape from death!