A Nigerian woman has shared a remarkable story of how her father's profound spiritual intervention protected her from a man whose obsession turned into a frightening ordeal. The incident, which occurred while she was still a student, highlights the lengths to which a parent will go to safeguard their child.
The Onset of an Unsettling Obsession
The lady, Oreoluwa Bukola, who shared her story on X (formerly Twitter) via the handle @BukkyOA, recounted that a man developed an unhealthy fixation on her. His behavior was far from normal courtship. He bombarded her with endless cryptic messages, repeatedly declaring his intention to marry her. The situation escalated when these declarations were coupled with threats, implying she had no choice in the matter.
For the first few weeks, Oreoluwa kept the disturbing messages to herself. However, one particular communication made her realize the danger was beyond her control. Recognizing the severity, she mustered the courage to confide in her father. She entered his home office, revealed everything that had been happening, and showed him the trail of threatening messages.
A Father's Immediate and Spiritual Response
The father's reaction was swift and multifaceted. In a chilling turn of events that same week, the obsessed man showed up uninvited at the family's home. He demanded to see Oreoluwa and, when no one opened the gate for him, proceeded to sleep outside the property overnight. The family found him still there in the morning, an act that Oreoluwa described as the scariest experience of her life up to that point, confirming her belief that the individual was mentally unwell.
While Oreoluwa admits she cannot recall all the protective measures her father took, one profound act is forever etched in her memory. Her father embarked on a dedicated 7-day spiritual fast on her behalf. He undertook the first three days as a dry fast (consuming no food or water), followed by consuming only liquids until the seventh day. Throughout this period, he also held nightly vigils, carrying this spiritual burden alone without involving his daughter or other family members.
Remarkably, even though Oreoluwa was the one facing the problem, she continued to have full meals during her father's period of sacrifice.
The Miraculous Outcome and Lasting Lesson
The outcome of this paternal sacrifice was nothing short of miraculous for the family. After the seven days concluded, the obsessed man completely vanished from Oreoluwa's life. There were no more messages, no appearances, and no contact of any kind. The threat dissipated entirely.
Oreoluwa hails her father as her superhero and shared the lasting lesson he imparted from this experience. He told her that a time comes in everyone's life when human capability and knowledge fall short, emphasizing the importance of keeping God central. She regards this episode as one of the clear miracles she has witnessed, for which she thanks her dad.
The post sparked heartfelt reactions from Nigerians online:
- User @shifuwealth commented, "Glory to God. God bless your dad."
- @iam_fest noted, "The priest of the home exercised his leadership... Beautiful."
- @Naki_Nephawe simply stated, "This is so beautiful, what a dad."
The story, originally reported by Legit.ng, stands as a powerful testament to faith, paternal love, and the spiritual dimensions of protection that resonate deeply within many Nigerian families.
