The Apostolic Faith Church has heightened security at its services in response to Nigeria’s growing insecurity. Prof. Joseph Oba Fatoba, a member of the church’s Board of Trustees for West and Central Africa, explained that worship now takes place under heavy guard. This measure was adopted because attacks on religious centers by bandits have become increasingly unpredictable.
Fatoba made these remarks during a visit to the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ) Ondo State Council as part of the Ondo/Ekiti 2025 camp meeting. He voiced concern over the deteriorating security situation, noting that insecurity affects every citizen regardless of religious affiliation: “Insecurity affects everybody—Christians, Muslims, and others. It is now a national issue.” Consequently, the church has deployed security personnel to oversee services, especially on Sundays, to prevent any unexpected problems during worship.
Attributing the rise in insecurity to “evil forces,” Fatoba said, “the devil is behind what is happening.” To combat the crisis, the church launched intensive nationwide prayers two weeks ago. The daily and weekly prayer sessions are open to all Nigerians, and the church hopes these prayers will help end the country’s turmoil. Fatoba believes a national prayer is essential to rescue the nation, as other measures have proved insufficient.
The NUJ leadership in Ondo State praised the church and its religious leaders for turning to prayer on behalf of the nation. NUJ chairman Leke Adegbite observed that the country’s resilience amid adversity stems from the silent prayers of men and women. The church’s initiative is seen as a positive step toward addressing Nigeria’s security challenges, and its call for national prayer is expected to resonate with Nigerians from all walks of life.
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