According to PM News report on 21 December, 2025, the General Overseer of Grace Nation Worldwide, [Pastor Chris Okafor, has opened up on what he described as one of the darkest and most dangerous periods of his life, claiming he survived 58 days in chains, blindfolded and repeatedly forced into armed police confrontations by sheer divine intervention.
Speaking during a recent church service, the popular Lagos-based cleric told his congregation that he was blindfolded for 58 consecutive days, with chains and fetters on his hands, adding that he wore nothing but his boxer throughout the period.
Pastor Okafor said the experience went beyond unlawful detention, alleging that he and others were deliberately placed in life-threatening situations.
He claimed that on three different occasions, he was bundled into the boot of a sports utility vehicle alongside other detainees and driven into volatile environments where gunfire erupted.
Among those allegedly held with him, the pastor mentioned a former Speaker of the Imo State House of Assembly, though he did not disclose the individual’s name during the testimony.
Recounting the experience, Pastor Okafor said, “They put us inside the boot of that small SUV they call Murano. Hands and legs blindfolded, and they will be exchanging fire with police people.”
He added that the repeated exposure to gun battles left him fearing for his life on several occasions.
The cleric alleged that the confrontations involved armed officers of the Nigeria Police Force, claiming detainees were transported during active security operations without regard for their safety.
He described the experience as terrifying, noting that at any moment, a stray bullet could have claimed his life.
Despite the trauma, Pastor Okafor told his congregation that his faith sustained him throughout the period.
He said he constantly prayed and trusted God for survival, adding that his eventual freedom reinforced his belief in divine protection. View, More,
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