Pastor Leke Adeboye has ignited online discussion after offering fervent prayers for Nigeria amid rising insecurity, kidnappings, and assaults on schools and communities nationwide.
During a church service, he questioned how attackers could storm educational institutions and seize innocent children while citizens and authorities stood by.
He urged Nigerians to join forces spiritually to confront those fueling violence and instability across the nation.
Pastor Urges Spiritual Resistance Against Criminals
He exclaimed, “How did they manage to abduct pupils from school without any opposition? Even if we cannot act physically, we can still create spiritual difficulties for them.”
He invited the congregation to pray that those responsible for attacks in Nigeria experience confusion and be exposed.
He continued, “Please join hands so that the Almighty will disturb everyone troubling this nation, sowing confusion among them, denying them peace, and causing them to slip up, revealing their deeds.”
He also petitioned God to act against individuals suspected of financing or covertly backing criminal enterprises, urging divine intervention should they refuse to reform.
Public Reaction to the Pastor’s Viral Prayer
The statements spread rapidly online, garnering support from many Nigerians who voiced frustration over escalating insecurity in various regions.
Conversely, some contended that prayers alone are insufficient, insisting that decisive government action and enhanced security measures are urgently required.
Nigeria has endured multiple school kidnappings and attacks in recent years, prompting religious leaders, activists, and citizens to repeatedly demand firm action from authorities to safeguard lives and restore public trust.
“All those who are troubling this nation, God almighty will trouble them.” — Pastor Leke Adeboye prays for the release of the abducted children and teachers in Oyo State. pic.twitter.com/qrJps3O6Jd — AsakyGRN May 27, 2026
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