Bishop David Oyedepo, presiding leader of Living Faith Church Worldwide, has renewed his long-standing warning about rising insecurity in Nigeria, particularly attacks on churches that have resulted in deaths and abductions of worshippers.

Key Points from Oyedepo’s Statement:

• Urgency of Prayer: Oyedepo urged church members to participate in “midnight prayers” and to be vigilant, stating that Christians should prepare “one hour before violence descends to anarchy.”
• Divine Justice: He emphasized that all perpetrators of violence will face divine judgment and that the blood of innocent victims “is speaking vengeance.”
• Historical Warning: The cleric reminded Nigerians of his 15-year advocacy for peace and spiritual action, citing scripture to reinforce the importance of divine intervention.
• Call for Accountability: Oyedepo stressed that acts of violence, kidnapping, and terrorism must be met with justice.

International Attention:

• Italy Condemns Violence: Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni publicly condemned attacks on Nigerian Christian communities, aligning Italy with U.S. concerns over alleged Christian genocide.
• U.S. Involvement: The U.S., under President Donald Trump, has previously threatened possible military intervention if the Nigerian government fails to protect Christians.

Message to Nigerians:

Oyedepo called for both spiritual and practical vigilance, insisting that Nigeria’s spiritual identity must be defended and that “every arrogance will be cut down” through divine intervention.