Nigeria, April 24 -- The founder of Living Faith Church Worldwide, David Oyedepo, has advised his congregation on the appropriate course of action if they ever fall victim to kidnapping.

Kidnapping remains a widespread national security challenge in Nigeria, with Christians, Muslims, students and others often held captive until a ransom is paid for their release.

Speaking during the "Covenant Day of Vengeance Service", a video of which went viral on Friday, the 71-year-old opened up about his intervention in past kidnapping incidents involving members of his church.

Mr Oyedepo, who maintained that his intervention demonstrated spiritual authority, said: "One time, one of our pastors was carried by kidnappers. I said 'Give them the phon...