Beatrice Gondyi Bauchi
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has expressed deep concern over the worsening security situation in the country, lamenting what it described as a growing disregard for the sanctity of human life and calling on the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action to end violence across Nigeria.
The position was contained in a speech delivered on behalf of the National President of the PFN, Bishop Wale Oke, by the Bauchi State Chairman of the fellowship, Rev. Promise Nuhu Yohanna, during the Pentecost Day 2026 programme held at Living Church on Sunday.
The address marked the conclusion of a three-day national fasting and prayer programme organised by the PFN from May 22 to May 24, 2026, aimed at seeking divine intervention over Nigeria’s security, economic and social challenges.
According to the fellowship, the escalating cases of banditry, kidnapping, terrorism, communal violence and killings across several parts of the country have reached an alarming level that demands urgent attention from both government and citizens.
The PFN cited the continued captivity of some of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu, as well as the killing of Deborah Samuel, as examples of unresolved cases that continue to raise concerns about justice and accountability in the country.
The fellowship further noted that states such as Taraba State, Plateau State, Benue State and Southern Kaduna have witnessed persistent attacks, while communities in Kwara State have reportedly been displaced by armed bandits.
The Christian body also expressed concern over recent incidents in Oyo State, including the abduction of teachers and students and the killing of education workers during attacks by suspected criminals.
PFN said it was troubled by what it described as a lack of sufficient political will to decisively confront insecurity, warning that continued violence threatens national unity, discourages investment, fuels migration of skilled professionals and weakens public confidence in government institutions.
The fellowship criticised policies aimed at rehabilitating repentant insurgents, arguing that greater emphasis should be placed on protecting citizens and dismantling criminal networks responsible for attacks across the country.
Speaking on the outcome of a National Executive Council meeting held on May 19, the PFN said its leadership resolved to mobilise Christians nationwide for fasting and prayers while also speaking publicly against insecurity and violence.
The fellowship called on the Federal Government to fulfil its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property, stressing that the protection of citizens remains the foremost duty of governance.
It also urged authorities to explore greater collaboration with international partners in tackling insecurity before the situation deteriorates further.
Addressing Christians across the country, the PFN encouraged churches to remain united, intensify prayers for the nation, advocate collectively for justice and security, and defend their faith and places of worship through lawful means.
“We have fasted. We have prayed. Now we speak,” the fellowship declared, insisting that silence in the face of violence only emboldens perpetrators and their sponsors.
The PFN expressed confidence that God would answer prayers for peace, rescue captives and restore stability across Nigeria, while calling on citizens and leaders alike to work together toward ending the cycle of violence and rebuilding national hope.
The Pentecostal body concluded by praying for divine mercy, national healing and lasting peace, expressing hope that Nigeria would once again experience security, unity and prosperity.
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