Kwara State, Nigeria – November 23, 2025 – A Nigerian lady has shared her emotional reaction after watching footage of the recent violent attack at a church in Kwara State, drawing attention to the pastor’s actions during the harrowing incident.
Pastor Allegedly Flees as Congregants Panic
The lady, identified on X as @balogun_onome, said her heart “truly sank” as she observed the pastor during the attack. According to her, the clergyman was the first to flee, leaving congregants, including elderly worshippers, to fend for themselves in a life-threatening situation.
She wrote:
“When I watched this video, my heart truly sank. I found myself focusing on the pastor, and it hurt to see that he was the first person to run. In that moment of danger, he was searching for a safe place for himself without showing any concern for the very church members he leads.
The same pastor who asks us to pray for protection was desperately trying to secure his own safety. That alone broke me. It was painful to watch that elderly woman struggling to hide while the pastor had already left everyone behind in fear.”
Reflection on Courage and Responsibility
The lady emphasized that in moments of crisis, human action is essential alongside prayer. She added:
“God has given us wisdom, strength, and the ability to act, yet some still expect Him to intervene physically while they do nothing. Even in the Bible, battles were fought by people—with God’s guidance—not with empty words. Blood met blood, action met action.”
Her post has sparked widespread discussion online, with many Nigerians debating the role of spiritual leaders during emergencies and the responsibilities of those entrusted with guiding their congregations.
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