RismadarVoice Reporters, April 7, 2026
As Christians across Nigeria marked Easter, a Kaduna-based cleric, Apostle Glory Helen Ikeleji of Christ Goshen City Assembly Worldwide, has expressed deep concern over continued attacks on Christians in the northern region of the country.
Speaking in an exclusive interview, Apostle Ikeleji described the situation as “very bad” and called on President Bola Tinubu and governors of northern states to urgently address the insecurity affecting Christian communities.
“It is a very bad situation. These attacks keep happening again and again. This should not be allowed to continue,” she said, stressing that Christians in the region deserve the right to live, worship, and practice their faith freely.
She lamented recent incidents of violence reportedly occurring around Palm Sunday and Easter, noting that such attacks have heightened fear among residents. According to her, insecurity linked to banditry and kidnappings has also disrupted farming activities, contributing to rising food prices and economic instability in the region.
“No society can develop in an atmosphere of crisis,” she said. “The government must act decisively to restore peace and ensure that perpetrators are brought to justice.”
The cleric urged authorities at all levels to prioritise security, create economic opportunities, and improve citizens’ welfare, noting that peace is essential for progress, particularly in agrarian communities.
On the issue of self-defense, Apostle Ikeleji expressed support for recent remarks by the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) encouraging Christians to defend themselves amid rising insecurity, though she did not provide specific details on how this should be carried out.
Delivering her Easter message, she encouraged Christians not to lose hope despite the nation’s challenges, emphasizing the significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ as a symbol of hope, restoration, and new life.
“There is hope for Nigeria, there is hope for the Church, and there is hope for mankind,” she said, urging believers to remain steadfast in faith and prayer.
She further called on Nigerians to seek divine intervention for the country, quoting 2 Chronicles 7:14 and urging citizens to humble themselves, pray, and turn from wrongdoing.
Apostle Ikeleji concluded by encouraging Christians across the country, especially in the North, to remain resilient and continue praying for the peace and unity of Nigeria.
