PFN demands stronger action against insecurity in Nigeria

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has urged the Federal Government to demonstrate a firm political commitment to ending insecurity in the country, saying Nigerians can no longer endure the growing wave of violence and hardship.

The appeal was made in Sokoto during a peaceful procession organised by members of the fellowship at the end of a three-day national prayer and fasting programme.

Addressing journalists on behalf of PFN National President, Francis Wale Oke, the Sokoto State Chairman of PFN, Ben Musa, said Christians across the country had united in prayer for peace and divine intervention against insecurity.

“We have called on all PFN members nationwide to stand together in prayer for God to scatter the enemies of Nigeria and restore peace across the country,” Musa said.

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Participants at the rally carried placards bearing inscriptions such as “Protect the Innocent,” “Nigeria Must Be Safe,” and “No to Economic Hardship.”

PFN lamented the continued killings, kidnappings, and attacks on innocent citizens, stressing that the government must urgently rise to its constitutional responsibility of safeguarding lives and property.

According to the fellowship, the worsening security situation has become alarming, while many political leaders appear more focused on power and elections than on the protection of citizens.

“Innocent Nigerians are being kidnapped, raped, and killed repeatedly, yet many political elites continue business as usual as though nothing is happening. These are cruel and unacceptable acts of terror,” the group stated.

PFN expressed concern over the activities of bandits, insurgents, and violent herders, saying communities across the country were living in fear.

“We are deeply burdened by the unchecked activities of bandits, murderous herdsmen attacking farmers, and Boko Haram insurgents using religion as a cover to unleash violence on peaceful Nigerians,” the statement added.

The organisation also criticised what it described as a lack of decisive political will to end terrorism and violent attacks nationwide.

“We are saddened by the apparent failure of the government to crush these evils decisively. Empty promises have not helped the situation, while insecurity continues to spread,” PFN said.

The fellowship further faulted the rehabilitation of repentant insurgents, insisting that greater efforts should be directed towards protecting innocent citizens and punishing perpetrators of violence.

“Nigerians are tired of the bloodshed and the seeming focus on politics rather than deploying the full strength of government to defeat those killing innocent citizens,” it added.

PFN called for immediate and practical measures to halt the killings, warning against allowing insecurity to become normalised in the country.

“The blood of innocent Nigerians demands more than promises. It requires urgent and effective action,” the group declared.

Despite the challenges, PFN expressed confidence that Nigeria would overcome its security crisis through prayer and responsible leadership.

“We believe God is able to break the cycle of violence, secure the release of captives, and restore lasting peace to Nigeria,” the fellowship said.

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