Breaking: Mountain of Fire Church Suspends Vigils Nationwide, Gives Reason
- The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has suspended vigils and overnight prayer meetings amid rising security concerns nationwide
- The Director of Administration (International Headquarters and Nigeria), Temitope A. Olawale, issued a directive for compliance across all church branches
- Olawale said all church activities across the country must conclude by 8:00 pm to ensure members' safety
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Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, Ogun State - The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has announced the suspension of vigils, overnight prayer meetings, and similar programmes across all branches until further notice.
The Director of Administration (International Headquarters and Nigeria), Temitope A. Olawale, said the precautionary measures were introduced to safeguard members and church workers amid growing security concerns nationwide.
As reported by Nigerian Tribune, Olawale signed the directive in an internal circular on Friday, June 5, 2026
According to the statement, Principal Regional Overseers, Senior Regional Overseers, Mega Regional Overseers, Zonal Pastors, Branch Pastors, and other church leaders are instructed to ensure strict compliance with the directive.
Olawale said all church services, meetings, programmes, and activities at every level of the ministry are to be concluded no later than 8:00 pm.
However, Olawale explained that vigils could be converted into evening prayer programmes, provided they end on or before 8:00 p.m.
The ministry explained that the decision is not to disrupt worship activities but rather to protect the lives and well-being of members amid the rising security situation.
MFM stated that the directive will remain in force pending further review by the church leadership.
Bandits kill abducted Kwara ECWA worshippers
Recall that terrorists killed five worshippers abducted from ECWA Omugo church amid rising insecurity in Kwara state.
The affected community reportedly paid N20 million ransom, yet the abductors demanded N300 million for the release of the remaining victims.
Three remaining captives are in critical condition as insecurity escalates with multiple recent attacks in Kwara state.
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Bandits attack 2 churches, kidnap over 160 worshippers
Meanwhile, Legit.ng also reported that over 160 worshippers were kidnapped during an armed attack on two churches in Kaduna state.
Police confirmed that efforts are ongoing to track abductors and rescue captives after the church attack.
The chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN)in the north said nine worshippers escaped, leaving 163 still missing from the bandits' attack.
Source: Legit.ng
