Defend yourselves against killer herdsmen — Pastor Paul Enenche tells Nigerians

 The Senior Pastor of Dunamis International Gospel Centre, Dr Paul Enenche, has issued a passionate appeal to Nigerians to take a stand in protecting their lives and communities amid a growing wave of violence by armed herdsmen, expressing grave concern over the deteriorating security situation across the country.

Delivering a fervent sermon at the church’s Glory Dome headquarters in Abuja on Sunday, Enenche condemned the ongoing displacement of indigenous populations, who he said have been forced to become refugees in their own ancestral territories due to relentless attacks by armed invaders.

The cleric questioned the rationale behind individuals “roaming freely with guns under the guise of hunting” while innocent citizens, particularly from specific regions, are left exposed to unprovoked violence. He urged public officials to fulfil their constitutional duties, insisting that Nigerians can no longer afford to remain vulnerable to attacks by non-state actors.

Illustrating his point with a stark metaphor, Enenche said, “If you don’t have a road, you make one for yourself. If you don’t have water, you dig a borehole. If you don’t have NEPA light, you buy a generator. So, if the government cannot provide the people security, they must do something about it.”

The outspoken pastor also demanded clarity and justice in the case of a young man reportedly jailed for acting in self-defence, asserting that protecting oneself is enshrined in the Nigerian Constitution. “Nobody should be intimidated for defending their life,” he said.

In a forceful condemnation of ongoing violence, Enenche invoked divine retribution against those responsible for killings and terrorism, declaring that “Nigeria will be their graveyard” and pledging that the people “will not fold their arms and watch themselves being slaughtered.”

He lent his support to the position reportedly held by the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) and other national figures who have encouraged citizens to adopt protective measures in light of escalating insecurity.