Prophet Ariole has recounted a harrowing encounter with armed herdsmen in Nigeria, attributing his survival to God's intervention during a high-speed flight from the assailants. Speaking publicly, the cleric described how he and others "finished the speedometer" in a desperate bid to evade the attackers, emphasizing that divine protection alone enabled their escape from certain death.
The incident underscores the persistent threat of armed herdsmen violence in rural areas, where farmers and religious leaders face ambushes amid escalating herder-farmer conflicts. Ariole's testimony aligns with his prior calls for the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to engage government beyond prayers, highlighting systemic security failures.
No casualties were reported in this specific event, but it reflects broader patterns of attacks claiming Christian lives in central Nigeria throughout 2025.