The founder of the RIG Nation and Pioneer Church, UK, Apostle Tomi Arayomi and his wife, Prophet Tahmar Arayomi have been released from the custody of the Directorate of State Service following their arrest in the early hours of Friday.
NPO Reports gathered that Prophet Tomi Arayomi, alongside his wife and assistant were arrested this morning, April 7, 2023 by the DSS as they disembarked their flight.
This was disclosed by his twin brother, Tobi Arayomi, via his Instagram page, @tobiarayomi.
According to Tobi, his brother was apprehended by operatives of the Department of State Services for alleged politics-related prophecies he made.
“Hello everybody, I need your help. I just received news that my brother has been detained by the Department of State Services, DSS in Nigeria.
“He has been arrested for political reasons, my brother and his wife, Tema.
“He just arrived in Lagos and they detained him at the airport. He is politically targeted because some of his prophetic words have troubled the government in Nigeria,” Tobi said.
The orders were said to have been given by the DSS Abuja Command.
However, the charges were not stated at the time of the arrest.
Meanwhile, prior to their release, some prominent Nigerians called for the release of the UK-based pastor and his wife, Tahmar.
Nigerian human rights activist and pro-democracy campaigner, Omoyele Sowore, wrote;
“I have made enquiries and could confirm the arrest of @Tomiarayomi and his wife at the Abuja airport, they’re likely detained at the DSS headquarters in Abuja. They claimed @TomiArayomi has been on “watchlist” for sometime over his speeches (protected speech.) The DSS must release Pastor/Prophet @Tomiarayomi and his wife without delay! #RevolutionNow”
Nigerian reality TV star and actress, Bamako Adebuniyan popularly known as “BamBam” said,
“Thank you Jesus! My pastor @tomiarayomi and his wife were unlawfully detained by the DSS and have been released, the DSS still have their assistant held hostage. Keep them in your prayers family.”
Oby Ezekwesili, an economic policy expert said; “Tomi Arayomi and his wife were arrested by your officials earlier today at the Abuja airport?
“If so, and for public accountability, what offense?
“Also, when will their lawyers be allowed access to them?”
Prophet Tomi Sylvester Arayomi was born as a twin on January 7th, 1987. He received the Lord Jesus at the age of 15 and started ministry at 16 years old serving as a pastor under Foundation Faith Church.
He served there and planted 10+ churches on university campuses across the United Kingdom while he was studying Law at University of Hertfordshire.
He was later recognised for his apostolic and prophetic anointing and was commissioned under Christian International by Dr Bill Hamon and Dr Sharon Stone on the 13th November 2010 where he currently serves as one of its visionary leaders.
Tomi Arayomi is an author of 10 compelling books and until 2020, was the pastor of My Church Windsor which he co-pastored with Dr Sharon Stone.
‘My Church’ was established in 2016 and is a thriving church community in the heart of Windsor United Kingdom.