By Gwen
Posted Jul 27, 2026 at 5:37 PM
A Nigerian preacher was recently arrested in an unnamed UK street after being stopped while distributing religious materials, according to a viral YouTube video dated July 17, 2022. The incident drew attention from bystanders who questioned the legality of the restraint.
The preacher protested his innocence, stating he had merely been preaching the gospel and handing out tracts, with no physical contact involved. He expressed discomfort under the handcuffs, insisting on his freedom to continue his ministry.
Some passersby voiced strong objections to the arrest, suggesting racial bias was involved and arguing that a white individual would not face such treatment for the same actions. They demanded his immediate release.
When asked for identification, the preacher appeared hesitant to provide his name and address initially, but eventually complied after encouragement from the crowd, producing a driver’s license containing his details. The video concludes abruptly at this point.
Similar to this recent event, in February 2019, Nigerian preacher Oluwole Ilesanmi was arrested by UK police for an alleged disturbance in public space. His peaceful plea video gained widespread attention, attracting over three million views.
In the 2019 case, police forcibly removed Ilesanmi’s Bible, and an initial complaint of Islamophobia was made by an individual who fled before law enforcement arrived. He was later released following a £2500 settlement for wrongful arrest, though the police declined to apologize for the incident.
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