PFN condemns Jos massacre, demands accountability, calls for prayer
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has strongly condemned the recent massacre of innocent citizens in Jos, describing the attack as a tragic and senseless act of violence that has
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has strongly condemned the recent massacre of innocent citizens in Jos, describing the attack as a tragic and senseless act of violence that has once again plunged the nation into mourning.
In a statement issued recently by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr Sylvannus Ukafia, the fellowship expressed deep grief and outrage over the killing of men, women, and children in cold blood.
PFN extended heartfelt condolences to families affected by the attack, noting that no words could adequately capture the depth of sorrow caused by such brutality. The body said its prayers are with the bereaved, the injured, and all those whose lives have been permanently altered by the tragedy, asking God to grant comfort and eternal rest to the victims.
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The Christian body, however, lamented what it described as the recurring nature of such violent incidents in Nigeria, particularly in communities where defenceless citizens are frequently targeted.
“It is deeply troubling that massacre after massacre occurs while the Nigerian public rarely hears of the arrest, prosecution, and punishment of those responsible for previous atrocities. Justice delayed indefinitely is justice denied entirely,” the statement read.
PFN stressed that the primary responsibility of the government remains the protection of lives and property, warning that repeated attacks on citizens in their homes, communities, and places of worship severely undermine the social contract between the state and its people.
“The protection of human life is not optional; it is the primary duty of governance,” the fellowship stated.
The organisation called on relevant authorities to take immediate and decisive action to halt what it described as “serial massacres” of innocent Nigerians, insisting that such incidents must not be trivialised, ignored, or politicised.
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It further demanded accountability within the nation’s security architecture, urging officials responsible for safeguarding lives to recognise the moral and constitutional weight of their offices.
“If those charged with protecting the people are unable to provide security, honour demands that they step aside. Every official in a position to prevent or curtail insecurity must accept responsibility when citizens perish under their watch,” PFN stated.
At what it described as a dark moment in Nigeria’s history, PFN called on Christians nationwide to intensify prayers for the country, urging them not to allow grief, anger, or despair to weaken their faith.
The fellowship encouraged believers to remain peaceful, steadfast, and resolute, expressing confidence that justice and righteousness would ultimately prevail.
PFN concluded by warning against the normalisation of bloodshed in Nigeria, stressing that the sanctity of human life must be restored as the foundation of the nation’s conscience.
“May God comfort the bereaved, heal our land, and restore peace to Nigeria,” the statement added.
