By Peace Udugba
Members of the Lagos chapter of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Lagos to express concern over the worsening insecurity and deadly attacks across Nigeria.
The demonstration was led by prominent clerics, Yemi Davids and Emmanuel Iren, following a three-day national fasting and prayer programme organised by the fellowship.
The protesters marched through parts of Lagos, calling on the Federal Government to take urgent steps to address the growing cases of banditry, kidnapping, and violent attacks affecting communities across the country.
The protest comes amid renewed outrage over recent attacks in parts of Nigeria, including fresh incidents reported in Kwara State.
According to reports, gunmen on Saturday night invaded a prayer ground at Ori-Oke Ajaiye in Ikiran village, killing three worshippers and abducting 15 others during a vigil.
Less than 24 hours later, suspected bandits reportedly attacked the Yashikira community in Baruten Local Government Area, setting the Emir’s palace ablaze and abducting about 10 residents, including women and children.
Security operatives have since launched rescue efforts, although no official statement had been issued by the police as of the time of filing this report.
Videos from the Lagos protest, which circulated widely on social media, showed church leaders and members carrying placards and marching peacefully while demanding immediate government intervention to tackle insecurity and protect lives and property.
The participation of well-known pastors such as Davids and Iren drew significant reactions online, with many Nigerians commending the church for speaking out on issues affecting citizens. Others also debated the role of religious leaders in national security and political matters.
The PFN has yet to release an official statement regarding the scale of mobilisation or the next line of action following the protest.
The demonstration adds to increasing public pressure on authorities to respond more decisively to insecurity, as attacks on communities, worship centres, and traditional institutions continue to raise concerns nationwide.
