Scripture promises that those who ask shall receive, but Abraka's protesters discovered a bitter twist on divine provision. The Guardian reports that Nigerian Army forces attacked peaceful protesters who had spent four days asking for protection against serial kidnapping in their university community. Their request for safety was answered—but with violence from the very forces meant to provide security.
This perverted fulfilment of biblical promise reveals how institutions can deliver the opposite of what communities seek while technically "answering" their prayers.
Key Takeaways:
- The Nigerian Army allegedly attacked peaceful protesters demanding an end to kidnapping in Abraka, Delta State.
- Over 200 youths had protested for four days against serial kidnapping plaguing the university community.
- Residents report fleeing Abraka, abandoning homes and investments due to the decade-long insecurity.
- University enrollment is declining as parents withdraw their children for safety concerns over persistent kidnapping threats.
- Farming activities have drastically reduced as agricultural workers fear attacks in the farmlands surrounding the community.
Have you witnessed security forces responding violently to peaceful protests? What alternatives exist for communities to demand protection without facing retaliation?
