Primate Ayodele Issues Dire Warning of Terrorist Threats Across Seven Nigerian States
Primate Babatunde Elijah Ayodele, the prominent leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, has sounded an urgent alarm regarding potential terrorist attacks targeting seven Nigerian states, with the threat period beginning on Easter Sunday. In a statement released on Tuesday, March 31, through his media aide Osho Oluwatosin, the cleric revealed that divine revelation had exposed these imminent security dangers.
States Identified as Potential Targets
The spiritual leader specifically named seven states that security forces and residents should monitor with extreme vigilance:
- Kogi State
- Kwara State
- Ondo State
- Ogun State
- Nasarawa State
- Kebbi State
- Kaduna State
Primate Ayodele emphasized that security operatives must maintain heightened alertness in these regions starting from Easter Sunday, with particular attention required for churches and Christian gatherings during the significant religious observance.
Call for Presidential Action Against Alleged Christian Genocide
Beyond the immediate security warnings, the cleric delivered a stern message to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, urging immediate intervention to address what he described as an ongoing Christian genocide in Nigeria. Primate Ayodele claimed that failure to take decisive action could lead to severe consequences, noting that United States President Donald Trump is reportedly monitoring the situation closely.
"President Tinubu must take decisive action against terrorists to resolve the Christian genocide crisis, or he will face serious issues," Primate Ayodele stated. "Donald Trump isn't joking, and the Nigerian president must take this matter seriously."
Security Recommendations and Prophetic Intelligence
The religious leader advocated for security agencies to treat prophetic warnings as valuable intelligence that could prevent potential attacks. He suggested that security forces should convene emergency meetings, develop comprehensive plans, and implement immediate protective measures based on these revelations.
"Our security forces must take these warnings seriously," Primate Ayodele emphasized. "Doing so can help prevent any form of genocide in Nigeria. They should convene, plan, and take immediate action."
Background Context and Government Response
This warning comes amid increased security measures implemented by Nigerian authorities in various regions following recent security threats. In northern Nigeria, particularly Plateau State, citizens remain apprehensive about potential retaliatory violence from armed groups.
Previously, President Tinubu declared an emergency on security training institutions across Nigeria, addressing deficiencies in training facilities for the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, Nigeria Police Force, and other internal security agencies. This move reflects ongoing efforts to strengthen national security infrastructure amid persistent challenges.
The cleric's warning highlights the complex intersection of religious concerns, security threats, and political leadership in contemporary Nigeria, where prophetic messages often influence public discourse and security preparations.
