The Evangelical Church Winning All, (ECWA) in Kwara State has sounded a fresh warning over what it described as a worsening security situation, revealing that several churches have been forced to close while worshippers now live in fear of attacks.
In a strongly worded statement jointly signed by Chairman, Reverend Samuel Adewumi, and Secretary, Reverend Dr. Joseph Agboluaje, the ECWA Joint District Church Councils said the spate of violence across communities, particularly in Kwara South, has reached an intolerable level.
The church leaders lamented that insecurity has now extended into places of worship, citing the recent attack on Sunday, March 22, 2026, at ECWA Omugo in Oro Ago, where armed bandits stormed a church service and abducted several worshippers, including a minister’s wife.
“When the home is no longer safe, where then is refuge? When worshippers cry out asking, ‘When will this end?’ it shows that urgent and decisive action is needed,” the statement read.
ECWA disclosed that the persistent attacks have forced multiple congregations to suspend services. Among the affected are churches in Oro Ago District Church Council such as ECWA Oreke, Oreke-Okegbo, Alabe, Oyatedo, Ahun and Oke Oyan. Others include ECWA Babanla, Gamun, Bodo Idowu, Shagbe, Eka and Babasango in Igbaja DCC, as well as ECWA Owa Onire in Omu-Aran.
Describing the situation as alarming, the church said the attacks go beyond individual victims, warning that they represent a direct assault on peace, faith and the constitutional right to worship freely.
“As one of the largest Christian bodies in Kwara South, covering Ilorin, Omu-Aran, Igbaja, Oro Ago and Fate-Tanke districts, we say enough is enough. Our people deserve protection, not promises. Communities need security, not mere statements,” the leaders stressed.
They called on security agencies and government at all levels to move beyond routine condolence messages and take proactive steps to secure lives and property, especially in vulnerable rural communities.
While reaffirming faith in God, the church insisted that authorities must urgently rise to their responsibility of safeguarding citizens.
The council also offered prayers for the safe return of those abducted, expressing solidarity with affected families and assuring them of continued support.
Despite the challenges, ECWA maintained that the church would remain steadfast.
“We will not be silenced. Our mission will not stop. By the grace of God, we shall overcome,” the statement added, urging for divine peace and justice to prevail across the state.
