Nigeria, Jan. 5 -- The Lagos State Police Command has intervened in the escalating controversy surrounding Chris Okafor, founder of the Mountain of Liberation and Miracle Ministry in Lagos, following allegations involving his ex-wife, Bessem, actress Doris Ogala, and other former church members.

In 2025, PREMIUM TIMES reported that Ms Ogala accused Mr Okafor of reneging on promises of marriage, causing her emotional distress, alongside other allegations.

His ex-wife, Ms Bessem, also accused the cleric of subjecting her to physical abuse, while firmly denying allegations of adultery levelled against her by Mr Okafor.

The mounting accusations reportedly led Mr Okafor to step aside from ministerial duties for one month.

However, since th...