A prominent cleric and President of Christ For Souls Ministries, Prophet Odedoyin Oluwumi, has raised alarm over the worsening insecurity in northern Nigeria, warning that the ongoing violence cuts across religious lines and reflects a deep spiritual crisis.
Speaking with journalists in Lagos, the cleric said the persistent killings are not limited to Christians alone but affect people of all faiths, which he attributed to what he described as humanity’s failure to worship God in accordance with divine instructions.
Revealing prophecies he said were recently delivered, Oluwumi blamed the bloodshed on a loss of spiritual power, knowledge and focus within society and religious institutions.
“Go and listen to the recent prophecy. It said they will kill my people because they lack power, knowledge, and focus. The majority of the church, as well as the majority of the worship centres,s have become dens of wolves. Many who you call Christians don’t even know Christ. They don’t know God. God has not appeared to them,” the cleric said.
He stressed that the violence has become indiscriminate, affecting both Christians and non-Christians alike.
“Not only arethey being killed. As they were killing Christians, other people were dying too,” he said.
According to the prophet, the killings are part of a broader spiritual crisis with global implications. He suggested that world events, including political developments beyond Nigeria, are influenced by divine authority.
“Look at the issue of the president of the United States. It was here, along with the prophecy I’m bringing. He said it will do what you like and what you don’t like, affecting everything. Killing is happening everywhere. Do you think God will not avenge His people? Innocent blood is crying out,” he stated.
Oluwumi warned that disobedience to God’s will could invite spiritual consequences, including instability and suffering.
“When you are not doing what pleases God, God can allow the devil to torment you. If you are talking about Christ, there won’t be a better government until Christ comes,” he said.
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Touching on political and international matters, the cleric said he had previously issued prophecies relating to global developments, including Africa.
“I prophesied about the emergence of Zimbabwe. This will be the last prophecy I run on political matters. People are not aware of what is happening spiritually in this country,” he said.
As violence continues across parts of the country, the prophet urged individuals to return to what he described as genuine worship and reliance on God.
“You have to call on God. Once you don’t call Him, He will be looking at you. God knows about the suffering. But people don’t recognize Him. They don’t do His will,” he warned.
He concluded by drawing parallels between the present generation and biblical accounts of divine judgment.
“This generation is worse than Sodom and Gomorrah. If you follow God’s will, you will be spared. If not, you will face the consequences. During the time of Noah, the majority died, and only Noah and his family were saved,” he declared.
The cleric’s remarks serve as both a warning and a call for spiritual reflection, as insecurity and violence continue to claim lives across Nigeria.