Insecurity: MFM Suspends Vigils, Orders All Services End by 8pm Nationwide

The Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries (MFM) has suspended vigils and other late-night church activities across its branches nationwide over growing security concerns in the country.

The directive, which takes immediate effect, was communicated in an internal circular dated June 5, 2026, and signed by the ministry’s Director of Administration (International Headquarters and Nigeria), Temitope A. Olawale.

Under the new arrangement, all church services, meetings, programmes and activities at every level of the ministry must end on or before 8:00 p.m. until further notice.

The church said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to safeguard worshippers, church workers and other stakeholders amid the prevailing security situation across Nigeria.

The circular was addressed to Principal Regional Overseers, Senior Regional Overseers, Mega Regional Overseers, Zonal Pastors, Branch Pastors and other leaders of the ministry, directing them to ensure full compliance with the instruction.

As part of the measures, the church announced the suspension of vigils, overnight prayer sessions and similar programmes in all branches nationwide.

However, the ministry noted that where such programmes are considered necessary, they may be converted to evening prayer meetings, provided they are concluded no later than 8:00 p.m.

MFM explained that the move was not intended to hinder worship activities but to prioritise the safety and well-being of members in view of security challenges being experienced in different parts of the country.

The church also directed Mega Regional Overseers to immediately disseminate the information to all regions, zones, branches and departments under their supervision to ensure effective implementation.

According to the circular, the directive will remain in force pending further review by the leadership of the ministry.

The development comes as religious organisations and other institutions continue to adopt additional safety measures in response to concerns over insecurity in parts of the country