A commander of the Inspector-General of Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) has warned churchgoers against attending evening services without considering potential security risks and publicly sharing personal achievements during church testimonies.
The warning reportedly followed the arrest of a pastor accused of attempting to k!dnap a prophetess, although details surrounding the alleged incident were not provided.
Police commander cautions against public testimonies
The commander reportedly urged worshippers to exercise caution about the personal information they disclose in public, warning that such details could potentially attract the attention of cr!minals.
In his words:
> “Stop going to evening services in churches, stop giving testimonies of what you’ve achieved in life. It doesn’t conform with common sense and rationality. There are different kinds of people in church with different motives. You can’t be doing all that and not expect the men of the underworld to strike,” the commander reportedly said.
His remarks suggest that publicly disclosing information about financial success, personal achievements and other circumstances could expose individuals to security risks if such information reaches people with cr!minal intentions.
Warning sparks discussion about church security
The statement raises broader questions about personal security in places of worship and the need for religious institutions to take appropriate precautions to protect their members.
While church testimonies are often intended to express gratitude and celebrate personal milestones, the warning highlights the importance of being mindful of sensitive information shared publicly.
However, the circumstances surrounding the alleged k!dnapping plot, the identities of the pastor and prophetess, and the commander’s full remarks were not provided in the available information.
Further details would be needed to establish the specific security concerns that prompted the warning.