The Cherubim and Seraphim Unification Church of Nigeria has urged the Federal Government to intensify efforts to tackle insecurity in the country following the abduction of over 160 worshippers on January 18 in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Speaking during a world press conference, ahead of the church’s 2026 Annual General Conference at Seraphim Land, Ogun State, the Supreme Head of the church, Emmanuel Alogbo, described the abduction as a painful national challenge.
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He pleaded with the government to strengthen the Armed Forces with modern equipment to boost their operational capacity.
He said, “As a church whose members are part of the citizens of Nigeria, we are deeply troubled by the loss of innocent lives, displacement of families, and the atmosphere of fear across many communities.
“As we speak, 151 members of our church are still in the hands of their abductors, having been kidnapped during Sunday service on January 18, 2026, at Wali in Kajuru LGA of Kaduna State. While we commend the President Bola Tinubu-led government for its efforts at addressing security challenges, the recent increase in kidnappings demands urgent attention.”
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Alogbo said the church was working with its state chapters to relocate worship centres from remote and vulnerable locations to safer areas, while leveraging its membership in the Christian Association of Nigeria to pressure the government to fortify security.
The forthcoming Annual General Conference, themed “An Unhidden City Mat.5:14” and scheduled from January 29 to February 1 at Saviour’s Ministries (C&S), Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos State, is designed to provide spiritual direction and practical guidance at a critical time.
The programmes include plenary teaching sessions, leadership and ministers’ forums, youth and women empowerment sessions, prayer and intercession, and strategic dialogue on the church’s post-centenary future.
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