Disturbed by the worsening security situation across the country, particularly the recent kidnapping of a group of schoolchildren and teachers in Oyo State, the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Mainland Province, Lagos Chapter, has called on Nigerians to seek divine intervention through prayers.

The call was made during a prayer programme titled, “Help From Above” held at the Bariga Primary School Complex, Bariga, Lagos.

Organised against the backdrop of the recent abduction of over 72 pupils and teachers in the Oriire axis of Ogbomoso, Oyo State, where a teacher was reportedly beheaded by the kidnappers.

Speaking at the gathering, Chairman of PFN Mainland Province, Lagos Chapter, Pastor Chinedu Momah, said the alarming state of insecurity in the country has made it imperative for citizens to turn to God for help.

Represented by the General Secretary of the fellowship, Pastor Moses Mboso, Momah lamented that despite efforts by political leaders, security agencies and other stakeholders, the nation has continued to grapple with kidnappings, killings and other forms of criminality.

Saying righteousness remains the foundation for national peace and progress, he urged Nigerians to humble themselves before God, repent of their sins and seek divine mercy.

Delivering his message at the event, Lead Pastor of International Miracle Service (IMS), Andrew Umoru, described the prayer meeting as timely, noting that the nation was currently passing through a period of pain and uncertainty .

“There could be no better time for this programme than now that the nation is bleeding. People are being kidnapped, students are being abducted from schools and citizens are desperately looking for solutions,” he said.

Umoru stressed that addressing the country’s challenges should not be left to politicians alone, insisting that religious leaders also have a responsibility to intercede for the nation.

He noted that while prayers remained important, genuine repentance and a change of attitude were necessary for divine intervention.