For about four weeks running now, there has been panic within the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. There were unconfirmed speculations that some people were planning to attack the church’s praying camp called Prayer City situated along the Lagos-Ibadan express way. At first, it was unclear what was happening. Members had no clear idea what was happening, neither did they know who or what was planning to attack and why. Some members, initially, didn’t think it was something they needed to panic about. But when details of the planned attack began to emerge soon afterwards, then the fear became real.
According to City People findings, it was learnt that the Ministry received an intelligence report from the security agencies that some terrorist groups were planning to attack the Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries. And they advised that the security around the Prayer City should be3 tightened and with additional security personnel deployed to forestall any attempt by the wicked elements to wreak mayhem on the church and its members.
So, first thing people noticed which began to trigger questions and suspicions that there was something serious going on was when they found that the massive gates of the Prayer City are now being shut by 8 pm, except on nights when there is a programme going on inside the Prayer City. Every day, from 8 pm, vehicles are no longer allowed access to drive into the church from the main gate or drive out through the back gate. This has been a major headache for residents living in Makogi and environs who prefer to drive through Prayer City to link Makogi, a route which avails them the opportunity to avoid driving through the extremely bad Magboro road. Now, motorists who cannot beat the 8 pm deadline have no other choice but to take the bad Magboro road.
Apart from closing the gates by 8 pm, security has been beefed up at the Prayer City. Vehicles driving in and out of the Prayer City are thoroughly checked before being allowed access, while people walking on foot but carrying bags or suspicious looking items are also screened before they are allowed into the place. The shuttle buses too are not allowed to operate late into the night. By 8.30 pm, they call it a day and the buses are packed. It was at this moment many realised what they were hearing was no hear say, it was true, there is inhdeed a planned attempt to attack MFM Prayer City!
As would be expected, the fire brand General Overseer of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM), Dr. D.K. Olukoya, is not pleased with the situation and is not taking it lying low. This explains why he has been very proactive about the unpleasant development by ensuring that fresh security measures have been taken to forestall any attempt by the criminal elements to make good their threats.
But the General Overseer is not only putting security measures in place, he has also issued a stern warning to those who are planning to attack the church. He has advised the elements to banish the thoughts of attacking the church via explosives or through any lethal device otherwise they would face the full wrath of the Lord.
In a recent sermon, Dr. Olukoya made it clear that while MFM does not go out seeking conflict, any person or group that targets the ministry will face divine consequences.
"Mountain of Fire does not go out to look for trouble, but if you come and look for our trouble, when we start, God have mercy on that person," he stated. Dr. Olukoya emphasized that anyone who thinks they can attack MFM is wasting their time, as they will eventually experience regret. "By the time the God of MFM will start, they will regret they are already born," he warned.
The message highlighted the spiritual protection that MFM enjoys under God's guidance. Dr. Olukoya expressed confidence that the God of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries would stand up to defend the ministry against any form of opposition or hostility.
He drew parallels with biblical principles, referencing the importance of respecting God's anointed and warned of the severe consequences of going against a ministry like MFM.
He reminds them that spiritual battles are not to be taken lightly, and those who challenge MFM will inevitably face divine retribution.
It is still unclear who the criminal elements planning to attack the Prayer City are, or why they wish to unleash terror on MFM, a church that is widely reputed to be very focused on its doctrines and not involved in politics or take position on political matters. Dr. Olukoya has been careful when it comes to political matters. Though he encourages members to be politically minded, he has never openly endorsed any politician neither did he take sides during the last presidential election. So, why would any person or group of persons choose to mark MFM Prayer City for attack?
The General Overseer, r. Olukoya, has assured members there is no cause for alarm as stringent security measures have been put it in place to safeguard lives at the Prayer City
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