The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) Ondo Chapter has raised alarm over what it described as growing attacks on Christians, killings of innocent citizens and worsening insecurity across the country, urging the Federal Government to take urgent and decisive steps to end the violence.
While protesting in the church premises of the living Faith Christ ministry Akure, the pastors urge government to take bold step in protecting life of citizens.
Leading the charge, PFN National President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, in his speech distributed nationwide said the church could no longer remain silent over what he described as unchecked bloodshed and terror ravaging communities across Nigeria.
“We are burdened for Nigeria today because we have lost our sense of value for human life and its sanctity. The level of banditry, kidnapping, violence, insecurity and savage killings all across the Nigerian landscape has risen to an intolerable height,” Oke said.
He lamented attacks on Christians and innocent citizens, stressing that “the blood of the innocent demands more than promises. It demands immediate effective action.”
The PFN President called on the Federal Government to fulfil its constitutional responsibility of protecting lives and property, adding that Nigerians were tired of insecurity, killings and what he described as delayed responses to violent attacks.
Also speaking in Ondo State, PFN Chairman, Bishop Opeyinka Joshua Kolawole, said the prayer gathering was part of efforts to seek divine intervention against insecurity and forces threatening peace in the nation.
“Our theme for this gathering is Consuming Fire. We have so many wrong things going on in the nation whereby God, the consuming fire, is willing and ready to consume them to ashes. That is what we have come here to do,” Kolawole said.
He added that Christians must remain steadfast in prayer and unity.
“We have lifted our voice and prayed that God should send down His fire to consume, to cleanse, and to burn off all issues contending against the peace of our nation and against the progress of this land,” he stated.
Also reacting after the service, Pastor Victor Oluwagbenga Samuel described the programme as impactful, saying it renewed hope among worshippers despite the security concerns in the country.
“This service is glorious and very impactful. Personally, I had a fresh encounter, a new encounter, a definite one. It will not leave me the same,” Samuel said.
PFN maintained that beyond prayers, authorities must take firm action to address insecurity and halt attacks threatening lives, faith and national peace.