₦airaland Forum

Akwamkpuruamu:
Well done Buhari.


Just looking back at 10 intriguing headlines in the past and where we are now security-wise as a nation.
Can't we make a meaning out of them?

1. Boko Haram picks Buhari to moderate talks with the government of Nigeria.
The Nation Newspaper, November 2, 2012.
https://thenationonlineng.net/boko-haram-picks-buhari-to-moderate-talks-with-govt/

2. Stop killing Boko Haram members, Buhari tells FG.
PointBlank News, June 2, 2013
http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/stop-killing-boko-haram-members-buhari-tells-fg/

3. Buhari faults clampdown on Boko Haram members.
The Nation, June 2, 2013
https://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-faults-clampdown-on-boko-haram-members/

4. Military Offensive Against Boko Haram, Anti-North - Buhari.
All Africa News, June 3, 2013.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201306030384.html

5. “How Buhari stopped us from fighting Boko Haram” - South African mercenaries.
The Guardian Newspaper, November 26, 2018.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201811270024.html

6. FG is setting our killers free - soldiers kick as 1,400 Boko Haram suspects are released.
The Cable, February 11, 2020
https://www.thecable.ng/fg-is-setting-our-killers-free-soldiers-kick-as-1400-boko-haram-suspects-are-released

7. Nigerian government to release 603 repentant Boko Haram terrorists back to society.
Sahara Reporters, June 11, 2020.
http://saharareporters.com/2020/06/11/nigerian-government-release-603-repentant-boko-haram-terrorists-back-society-july

8. 356 soldiers tender resignation to Buratai, cite loss of sincerity in Boko Haram War.
Punch, July 12, 2020.
https://punchng.com/356-soldiers-tender-resignation-to-buratai-cite-loss-of-interest/

9. 601 ex-Boko Haram combatants graduate in Gombe.
The Nation, July 26, 2020.
https://thenationonlineng.net/601-ex-boko-haram-combatants-graduate-in-gombe/

10. 601 repentant terrorists graduate, receive first payments.
Punch Newspaper, July 26, 2020.
https://punchng.com/601-repentant-terrorists-graduate-paid-n20000-each/

Akwamkpuruamu:
Well done Buhari.


Just looking back at 10 intriguing headlines in the past and where we are now security-wise as a nation.
Can't we make a meaning out of them?

1. Boko Haram picks Buhari to moderate talks with the government of Nigeria.
The Nation Newspaper, November 2, 2012.
https://thenationonlineng.net/boko-haram-picks-buhari-to-moderate-talks-with-govt/

2. Stop killing Boko Haram members, Buhari tells FG.
PointBlank News, June 2, 2013
http://pointblanknews.com/pbn/exclusive/stop-killing-boko-haram-members-buhari-tells-fg/

3. Buhari faults clampdown on Boko Haram members.
The Nation, June 2, 2013
https://thenationonlineng.net/buhari-faults-clampdown-on-boko-haram-members/

4. Military Offensive Against Boko Haram, Anti-North - Buhari.
All Africa News, June 3, 2013.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201306030384.html

5. “How Buhari stopped us from fighting Boko Haram” - South African mercenaries.
The Guardian Newspaper, November 26, 2018.
https://allafrica.com/stories/201811270024.html

6. FG is setting our killers free - soldiers kick as 1,400 Boko Haram suspects are released.
The Cable, February 11, 2020
https://www.thecable.ng/fg-is-setting-our-killers-free-soldiers-kick-as-1400-boko-haram-suspects-are-released

7. Nigerian government to release 603 repentant Boko Haram terrorists back to society.
Sahara Reporters, June 11, 2020.
http://saharareporters.com/2020/06/11/nigerian-government-release-603-repentant-boko-haram-terrorists-back-society-july

8. 356 soldiers tender resignation to Buratai, cite loss of sincerity in Boko Haram War.
Punch, July 12, 2020.
https://punchng.com/356-soldiers-tender-resignation-to-buratai-cite-loss-of-interest/

9. 601 ex-Boko Haram combatants graduate in Gombe.
The Nation, July 26, 2020.
https://thenationonlineng.net/601-ex-boko-haram-combatants-graduate-in-gombe/

10. 601 repentant terrorists graduate, receive first payments.
Punch Newspaper, July 26, 2020.
https://punchng.com/601-repentant-terrorists-graduate-paid-n20000-each/

Mixedfruit:
who else is happy with this news?
Good News!
Inspirational,
Uplifting and Happy News

Germanhunter:
Your wife is a good woman ..she dey hype her husband wella ..as an investigator you should know its a joke

RevT1:
clearly it's a fake account. Look at the name again, did you notice anything?

Triple "B"??

The real Manna will never have sense again. Lai lai!

Sirjamo:
He went to honour his bishop invitation and got missing, how is that a fault of the fg?

donveekings:
In your myopic mind anybody that does not agree with you is Yoruba. For your information I am full-blooded Deltan. My tribe is Ika. Use your brain for once!

Omodua:
Wike is Igbo man. From same local government with Rotimi Chibuike Amechi,Transport minister. He never denies his Igbo ancestry. But this idiot Wike continues to deny. He is misguided and idiot to the core!

Confirmedzombie:
How I wish Wike can be transferred to the SE

This man will uproot and dislodge ipobs just as he did in oyigbo.

Any ipobs seen in my area in Port Harcourt is already a goner

Ipobs are free to burn the SE but Rivers state is a no go area for them.

I want to also let all ipobs doing biz in Rivers state that if you shut your shop on May 30th and sit at home, just forget about that shop cos it will never be opened again.

Even if an ipob member is sick on May 30th, carry the sickness and go to your shop or forget that shop.

We are mobilising our youths to take over any shop not opened on May 30th.

You are free to shut your shops in the SE but not in Rivers state.

Weathered:
in the Bible, these pastors will be telling umuahi of his sins and God's anger towards him.

But these hungry isitos called pastors have gathered for prayers and envelops

Myer:
I read some responses and I'm not even surprised at some of them.
Anyone who asks you to divorce any of the wives is obviously a Pharisee and not a Christian.
Cos Jesus himself said no man should divorce any wife unless on the ground of sexual immorality.

Besides, God only permits one wife for whoever wants to be a church leader (Bishop or a Deacon.) 1 Timothy 3:12

No where in the bible does it say polygamy is a sin.

How do you explain God telling David he gave him many wives would have given him more instead of committing adultery? Matthew 5:32, Matthew 19:9

2 Samuel 12:7-8
Then Nathan said to David, “You are the man! Thus says the Lord God of Israel: ‘I anointed you king over Israel, and I delivered you from the hand of Saul.

I gave you your master’s house and your master’s wives into your keeping, and gave you the house of Israel and Judah. And if that had been too little, I also would have given you much more!

infogenius:
If nothing is done, at this rate, the whole country will be run over by BH.
It is well.

DEXTROVERT:
1. face the bandict
Fire for fire and kill them all

2. Dont pay ransom


They even collect ransom
And still kill the victims

Its obvious,
Security apparatus have been compromised
So, option 1, will never work to eliminate kidnappers.
Infact, the more you pay, the more they buy weapons
The more they kidnapp, and more joins, cos it becomes lucrative

Option 2, they will kill victims
And get frustrated with kidnapping
No more money to recruit and rearm
So kidnapping dies naturally, same was done in Italy

Advice is to do both
Dont pay ransom and face them
I support El rufai on this

gbengu:
To be candid, logical and reasonable it's normal, just that even the ministerial work has been polluted and most are using it for selfishness at the expense of poor church masses.

Let's be clear on this. Once you attain a position or level that draw crowds from different works or levels of life, then you need personal protection.

All Christians either big, small, known or unknown need spiritual protection from God and He will definitely do that so far they're under His coverage.

Personal protection is part of protocols to preserve, protect yourself because once your are popular, rich, have multitudes/followers, helping out, delivery people from bondage, having big ministry, then you've already becons to both good, bad and ugly to locate you.

People are lover of evils and money. You've definitely attracted both good and bad people.

Some are even envious in the things of God. Many pastors are already jealous. Arm robbers are already looking for ways to take their own, kidnappers are also planning theirs, agent of Devil against the ministry are doing theirs spiritually and physically, even some might join ur ministry just take you for granted. Some might plant their agents and whatever in the congregation in disguise to be your member. Then spiritual protection is needed first to settle things with your maker and physical personal protection in anyways or pattern is needed too.

If as a pastor, you ordinarily don't want all that; then the position you occupy will force you because many strong members and leaders in the ministry already see you as their G.O, leader, daddy etc and will ensure they create human protocols for that office.

In another angle, you'll be priviledge to have VVIP coming for visit, meetings. Thus you've to factor them in your personal protection/protocols.

Jesus did not do all those personal protection or protocols but literally if you check your Bible very well, the Disciples create a somehow protocols for him to prevent every nuk and harry despite that Jesus was free with all people.

Imagine the man they've to put through the roof. Look at when disciples were preventing the children to come and play With Jesus. Look at the woman with the issues of Blood, maybe she has tried her best just to see Jesus personally/one on one.

seunayantokun:
If you have sheep, and wolves come close to kill them, will you fight back?

If you have a wife, and someone comes into your house attempting to stab you, kill your children and sleep with your wife, will you fight back?

If all your life savings are to be taken away one way or another, are you supposed to fight back?

And your life does not matter to God and you so that anybody can take it at will?

Are you saying God created you and this beautiful planet to be destroyed by some?

Are you saying God does not have any purpose for some people and they are meant to be dehumanised and wiped out by some evil creatures who do not have respect for human life and live by retrogressive thoughts?

Does God say the natural elements for self protection, and protection of your property which HE put in you must be abandoned because they are useless?

Did God not instruct Adam and Eve to care for and KEEP the garden of Eden (in their own interest)?

Is their failure to do so not responsible for what the world is suffering today?

Did Abraham not fight to protect Lot and his neighbours? Did he not receive support and blessing from a priest of God, Melchizedek, as a result? Did God condemn him?

Did he retaliate personal grudges? No. Did he have evil or destructive thought against other people? No. That's what Jesus Christ has taught us: live in peace with all men and holiness without which no one shall see the Lord.

However, self preservation and protection of all creation is a responsibility given man by the Lord Almighty. And in doing so is the will of God fulfilled. God will hold every person, body and organisation saddled with responsibility of security of life and property responsible and accountable for any failure. Heads of families, communities, churches, police, military forces, governments, international bodies, etc will be judged by God in respect of this (I have lots of things to say in respect of this but there is no time).

That is why Buhari and his terrorist groups must be told the truth. That is why Nigerians must protect themselves in view of the failure of the government of Buhari.

Did you know the Gospel is obstructed in a situation of insecurity of lives, property and environment? Before the birth of Christ and His Gospel, God had to use the Roman powers to police and secure every part of the then known world, build bridges, construct roads (infrastructure) , etc. People were able to move from one part of the empire to another without being waylaid, kidnapped, robbed by terrorists of the time, businesses were thriving, etc. So, when Jesus commanded His disciples to go to all parts of the world preaching the Gospel, they were able to do so easily. What they did not do was resent those who persecute them for the sake of Christ; they did not fight those who blasphemed their Saviour; they did not create an empire that would be ruled with Holy Scripture; they were arrested and brutally killed because they preached the Lord but were not denying their faith or fighting back on account of salvation matter.

So, in our case in Nigeria, people must be protected, property must be protected, environment must be preserved, there must be development, etc. When a government or some are averse to that, asking others to give their land or lives for RUGA, killed and kidnapped for ransoms, victims and good people must rise to the occasion. Failure to rise is a dereliction of divine duty and criminal abandonment of natural responsibility. God will judge that too. God just doesn't put people in power but for security of lives and property, and development. That is why Romans 13:1-5 commands Christians in time past and present to obey the government for our benefits because it is put in place to deal with criminality.

But when the devil is in charge of the government, resist the devil and he will flee from you (James 4:7). Wherever the devil is operating, resist him. When a government becomes a weapon of human rights violation and access of evils, God's judgement shall follow suit. When Ahab became evil and committed all sorts of human rights violation, Elijah, Michaiah, Jehu and others led resistance against him and his cabal until he was no more (1Kings 18, 19, 21 22; 2Kings10:1 - 17).

The evil king asked Naboth to give up his land for a vegetable garden (RUGA, if you like), but the latter denied him. The cabal who have a lot of terrorists working for them organised and killed him -With regard to Naboth's case, there are lots to say but now. However, suffice to say dining and wining with the devil who desires your land for RUGA is not safe.

In short, the judgement of God came upon President Ahab. Blood is overflowing in Nigeria whose president is Mohammadu Buhari who is shirking his responsibility to protect Nigeria and Nigerians for reasons known to him, his cabal, etc, May God without further delay uproot their government in the name of Jesus Christ. Amen

Ayomivic:
To me , I think self defence is not a sin but it has the limit you can do when you want to defend yourself. We all knows that war is not a sin I you are the good guys that wanted to protect life and properties or free yourself from oppressor as children of Israel fought to free themselves from oppressors .

but I think it is best to save yourself by escaping or injure the operators if there is a chance to do than aim to kill because as a Christian the first thing to think of is peace. Remember God told israelites that when they are approaching a war with a one nation, they should first negotiate peace with that nation but if they disagreed with the peace they offered, then , they can give to them what they want the fault is not in them.

Also remember God told them not to follow multitude to do evil

TGM2015:
You wife kicked against it because she fears something bad might happen to you, like getting injured or killed, not because she think it is bad.

DamnnNiggarr:
Youths mobilise, rescue 15 kidnapped farmers in Taraba



https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/05/youths-mobilise-rescue-15-kidnapped-farmers-in-taraba/amp/

xpressionx:
I know akwaibom as one of the most tribalistic states,annang,ibibio and oron don't like themselves,Efik doesn't like ibibio.
So if you believe this thrash I won't be surprised.

PrecisionFx:
Stop asking us irrelevant questions.

seguno2:
Did you also get an alert on your phone for the credit in your account for being on front page

seguno2:
Did you also get an alert on your phone for the credit in your account for being on front page

mamajaz:
You've done well bro. Our lord is a mighty man in battle, He loves those who are courageous too. Do you notice that when Nehemiah and others were building the temple, ( like you're building your own home now physically or not), those guys held armours on one hand and built with the other). You remember the Jael story? David? Even Abraham when he lied ( weapon to keep Sarah) that Sarah was his sister, God didn't hold it against him. Please, you're correct to defend your life and your possession with or without arms sir. Ao nii sori ibu o.

gbengu:
The Bible is clear all things, just that not understanding and quoting it wrongly will have negative effects on others.

Even Satan, the father of lies, the forefathers of Lie Mohammed also quoted the Bible to tempt Jesus, criticised some prophets like Job, Moses etc.

Infact satan was quoting Bible against Moses to be accepted by Gods angels.

To your question. The Bible clearly states that it will be unwise and foolishness to allow your enemies kill you when you can defend yourself.

What does the Bible say?

1. Exodus 22:2-3 “If a thief is caught in the act of breaking into a house and is struck and killed in the process, the person who killed the thief is not guilty of murder. But if it happens in daylight, the one who killed the thief is guilty of murder.”

2. Luke 11:21 “When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own mansion, his property is safe.”

3. Isaiah 49:25 “Who can snatch the plunder of war from the hands of a warrior? Who can demand that a tyrant let his captives go?”



Buying Firearms or other self-defense weapons.

4. Luke 22:35-37 “Then Jesus asked them, “When I sent you out to preach the Good News and you did not have money, a traveler’s bag, or an extra pair of sandals, did you need anything?” “No,” they replied. “But now,” he said, “take your money and a traveler’s bag. And if you don’t have a sword, sell your cloak and buy one! For the time has come for this prophecy about me to be fulfilled: ‘He was counted among the rebels. Yes, everything written about me by the prophets will come true.”

5. Luke 22:38-39 “Look, Lord,” they replied, “we have two swords among us.” “That’s enough,” he said. Then, accompanied by the disciples, Jesus left the upstairs room and went as usual to the Mount of Olives.”



No revenge

6. Matthew 5:38-39 “Ye have heard that it hath been said, An eye for an eye, and a tooth for a tooth: But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”

7. Romans 12:17 “Recompense to no man evil for evil. Provide things honest in the sight of all men.”

8. 1 Peter 3:9 “Do not repay evil with evil or insult with insult. On the contrary, repay evil with blessing, because to this you were called so that you may inherit a blessing.”

9. Proverbs 24:29 “Say not, I will do so to him as he hath done to me: I will render to the man according to his work.”



Using weapons.

10. Psalm 144:1 “Praise the Lord, who is my rock. He trains my hands for war and gives my fingers skill for battle.”

11. Psalm 18:34 “He trains my hands for battle; he strengthens my arm to draw a bronze bow.”



You need discernment

12. Job 34:4 “Let us discern for ourselves what is right; let us learn together what is good.”

13. Psalm 119:125 “I am your servant; give me discernment that I may understand your statutes.”

14. Psalm 119:66 “Teach me good judgment and knowledge, for I believe in your commandments.”



Reminder

15. Matthew 12:29 “Or else how can one enter into a strong man’s house, and spoil his goods, except he first bind the strong man? and then he will spoil his house.”



You must protect yourself and your family

16. Psalm 82:4 “Rescue weak and needy people. Help them escape the power of wicked people.”

17. Proverbs 24:11 “Rescue captives condemned to death, and spare those staggering toward their slaughter.”

18. 1 Timothy 5:8 “But if any provide not for his own, and specially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel.”

Kobojunkie:
it is a sin.

faste:
Ask her why do pastors patronage armed escort service?

Kubernetes:
Exactly. It is no sin to retaliate if an external aggression attacks you. I think this was the context that Pantami, spoke between Afghanistan and America. The Afghans had an Islamic government in place with no problem with her citizens. But the Americans went to attack Afghanistan to dethrone them on the baseless reason that they were harboring Terrorists, when it was the Americans that armed the Afghans against the Russians. Here the Afghans as a sovereign country had no choice but to defend themselves against the American forces. I think, this was the basis Pantami talked if at all he even talked.

Please don't attack me, today is Sunday.

jrusky:
Is not a sin and never a sin. Pls I beg you never follow that verse in the bible that says "if someone slap your right ear turn the left for another slap" such verse is not applicable to Nigeria present situation and mind you there are some slaps that can disfigure your brain for life so pls use your no6 folks.

If you slap me I go slap you hard back. Hit me infact I will hit harder. No joy for any nonsense. How can I see kidnapper or armed robber or Fulani killers ready to attack me and I'm in a position to decimate him first and I fail to do so then I'm a fool because that may be my last chance as a living soul so sorry no dulling at all.

Mrsoft3:
Honest truth, sim is personal. Whatever anybody says here does not count. 'Let God be true and every man a liar's


Whatever pricks your conscience is sin, whatever that steals your peace away is sin. There are times God had to punish the israelites for not killing the people he ask them to kill, and there are times he punished them for doing that which he didn't ask to do,and they did.

If since 2020 it's still in your heart,then go make restitution with God.

ogogod:
The Bible says THOU SHALL NOT KILL not THOU SHALL NOT FIGHT (for self defense)
As a Christian situation can arise where self defense is inevitable, where you will understand ...and the violence taketh it by force


Don't be a foolish Christian. ...lest the devil take advantage of your foolishness
You can amputate the person but for nor reason should you kill

obalize:
IT IS A VERY BIG SIN!
As a Christian, you need to offer the other cheek.

Christianity simply means Christ Like.. therefore you're not expected to kill or defend yourself.

If someone wants to rape you, offer yourself willingly and do not resist. Just commit all to the hands of God.

If someone wants to kill you, please don't fight back or doing so will transgress the commandment of "thou shalt not kill".

Remain blessed in the Lord..

Ndi ala... Mad people everywhere..

obalize:
IT IS A VERY BIG SIN!
As a Christian, you need to offer the other cheek.

Christianity simply means Christ Like.. therefore you're not expected to kill or defend yourself.

If someone wants to rape you, offer yourself willingly and do not resist. Just commit all to the hands of God.

If someone wants to kill you, please don't fight back or doing so will transgress the commandment of "thou shalt not kill".

Remain blessed in the Lord..

Ndi ala... Mad people everywhere..

kingPhidel:
Jesus told him 'put it (the sword) back. He didnt say throw it away. Meaning there will be a time when he'll need it.

kingPhidel:
Jesus told him 'put it (the sword) back. He didnt say throw it away. Meaning there will be a time when he'll need it.

Munzy14:
Even the law supports self defence...if you can, please get a licensed fire arm..Very important in Nigeria of today...

Leave your wife, a woman will always be a woman.

MistadeRegal:
Self defense is not prohibited by the Bible, neither condemned by JESUS CHRIST. What He only doesn't approve of is terrorism.

If you have an artillery for self defense, it's not a sin.
As Christians, we have a GOD-given-right-to-bear-arms.

Luke 22:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.

MistadeRegal:
Self defense is not prohibited by the Bible, neither condemned by JESUS CHRIST. What He only doesn't approve of is terrorism.

If you have an artillery for self defense, it's not a sin.
As Christians, we have a GOD-given-right-to-bear-arms.

Luke 22:36 Then said he unto them, But now, he that hath a purse, let him take it, and likewise his scrip: and he that hath no sword, let him sell his garment, and buy one.