Tomi Arayomi, founder of RIG Nation and Pioneer Church, says
he and his family have left Nigeria following their ordeal with the Department
of State Services (DSS).
On Friday, the cleric and his wife were allegedly arrested
by DSS operatives.
Prior to the incident, they were expected to minister at a
church programme at the RIG Abuja branch.
Tobi Arayomi, twin brother of the cleric, had alleged that
the arrest was politically motivated, owing to “inciting prophecies” made by
his brother during the elections.
The cleric and his wife were however released on Friday
night but one of their aides was reportedly detained by the DSS.
‘WE WON’T RELEASE
DETAILS OF THE INVESTIGATION’
Narrating their experience in “DSS custody”, the cleric said
they were initially locked inside a room with no real knowledge of the reasons
for their arrest.
Arayomi, a UK citizen, said they were released after hours
of questioning, adding that he will not “divulge the particulars of the
investigation at this point as we are still awaiting the safe release of my
aide”.
“Our pictures were taken, fingerprints and data collected
and we were locked inside a room with no real knowledge as to the grounds for
our arrest,” the cleric said.
“After a lengthy interrogation, it appears the media and
social media pressure forced DSS to release my wife and I.
“My aide still remains under DSS custody and thus far, DSS
has been elusive as to his exact whereabouts.”
Arayomi announced that he has made the decision to “leave Nigeria
abruptly” with his family — children and wife — due to concern over their
wellbeing.
“This decision did not come lightly but with considerable
prayer and counsel from our board, trustees, colleagues in the ministry and
respective families,” the cleric said.
“I can confirm that we are safe and will continue to work
and pray for a new Nigeria.
“We remain resolute that we will return to the nation that
we have grown to call our home but for now we will continue to press, pray and
give God no rest until Nigeria becomes a praise in the earth.
“We did not come to
Nigeria under any illusion of comfort. We came to serve the Lord, fully aware
of the danger.
“We want you to know that Tahmar and I remain strong and
unwavering in our commitment to Nigeria and the many great leaders we have
encountered during our time there.
“We want to thank
every leader and friend who reached out, called, texted, posted. We are so
grateful. This is not goodbye. This is see you soon! In a new and better
Nigeria.”
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