Prophet El‑Buba urges immediate action to stop killings and restore security in Nigeria

The founder of Evangelical Bible Outreach Ministry International (EBOMI), Prophet Isa El‑Buba, has urged the Nigerian government to take immediate action to halt the ongoing killings, kidnappings and general insecurity across the country. He emphasized that safeguarding human life must come before politics and election campaigning.

El‑Buba delivered his message during the Christian Association of Nigeria’s (CAN) Black Sunday observance. He expressed sorrow over the continued loss of innocent lives and the displacement of communities, warning that democracy cannot flourish without security, justice and hope for the people.

“Too many innocent lives have been lost. Too many communities have been displaced. Too many parents live with uncertainty about the future of their children,” he said.

Addressing Christians, Muslims, traditional rulers, public servants, political leaders and young people, the cleric called for a united effort to combat violence and restore peace nationwide.

“The bloodshed in Nigeria must stop. Every life matters. Every citizen deserves protection and every community deserves peace,” he added.

El‑Buba stressed that security should be the nation’s top priority, stating, “Before politics, before elections, before personal interests, we must secure the lives of Nigerians. No security, no election.”

He urged governments at all levels and security agencies to dismantle criminal networks, protect vulnerable communities and restore public confidence in the country’s security framework.

The cleric also blamed corruption, greed, injustice and abuse of power for eroding the nation’s foundations, and urged the Church to continue acting as a voice of conscience and accountability.

Extending a partnership appeal to Muslim leaders and other stakeholders, El‑Buba called on religious bodies to reject and condemn the use of faith to justify violence. He noted that insecurity, poverty and criminality affect all Nigerians, regardless of religion or ethnicity.

In a direct appeal to President Bola Tinubu, he urged stronger leadership in addressing insecurity and called for decisive action to rescue kidnapped victims.

“We will not keep silent, we will not keep quiet, until our nation is recovered,” he declared.

The Black Sunday service, themed “When The Land Bleeds: The Responsibility of the Watchmen and the Citizens,” drew from biblical passages including Ezekiel 33:1‑9, Isaiah 59:14‑16 and Proverbs 24:11‑12.

El‑Buba urged pastors, traditional rulers, community leaders, teachers and public officials to speak out against injustice and mobilise citizens toward constructive action, while encouraging Nigerians to reject silence and refuse collaboration with criminal elements.