Maha Christopher
The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries has directed all its branches nationwide to end church programmes by 8:00 p.m. and suspend vigils and overnight services until further notice due to rising security concerns across the country.
According to an internal memo dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the church’s Director of Administration, Temitope A. Olawale, the directive was issued in the interest of members’ safety amid the nation’s worsening security situation.
The church stated that all services, meetings and other activities must now conclude no later than 8:00 p.m., while vigils and overnight prayer programmes have been suspended indefinitely.
“Where necessary, vigils may be converted to evening prayer programmes and must be concluded on or before 8:00 p.m.,” the memo stated.
MFM described the measures as precautionary steps aimed at protecting worshippers and church workers.
“These measures are purely precautionary and are intended to safeguard the lives and well-being of our members in the face of the current security situation in the country.
“All MFM ministers, groups, and departments are to strictly comply with this directive,” the church added.
The memo was circulated to Principal Regional Overseers, Senior Regional Overseers, Mega Regional Overseers, zonal pastors and branch pastors for immediate implementation.
The directive comes amid growing concerns over insecurity in several parts of Nigeria, including incidents of kidnapping, banditry and attacks on communities.
