Amid escalating insecurity across Nigeria, a coalition of religious organizations and state officials have gathered for separate prayer events, appealing for divine intervention. The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) led by Dr. Daniel Kolawole Olukoya, convened a special session during the Manna Water Service, focusing on the nation’s worsening security situation, particularly the surge in banditry and kidnappings. Olukoya delivered a sermon titled ‘Violent Spiritual Practices to Defeat Violent Problems,’ urging citizens to intensify prayers for peace, justice, and national stability, emphasizing that prayer is a crucial weapon against national challenges.
Simultaneously, the Nasrul-Lahi-L-Fatih Society (NASFAT) publicly condemned the persistent insecurity, describing attacks on innocent citizens and communities as tragic and deeply troubling. The Islamic organization voiced concern over the loss of lives and destruction of livelihoods, calling for urgent action from all stakeholders. NASFAT announced that special prayers would be held across all its branches worldwide on Sunday to seek divine intervention for Nigeria’s security issues.
In a related development, Christian leaders from the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), alongside political appointees and government officials in Oyo State, held an interdenominational prayer meeting at the Oyo State Government House Chapel. The gathering included religious leaders, government representatives, students, and worshippers from various denominations. Participants prayed for the safe release of abducted teachers and students, and called for divine intervention to address the country’s security challenges.