The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has expressed deep concern over the worsening insecurity across Nigeria, warning that the country is gradually losing the battle against banditry, kidnapping, killings and violent attacks.
The concerns were raised in a speech delivered by the National President of the PFN, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, and read in Bauchi by the State Chairman, Pastor Promise Nuhu Yohanna, at the conclusion of a three-day National Fasting and Prayer programme held from May 22 to May 24, 2026, to mark the Global Pentecost Day.
The event in Bauchi State took place at Living Faith Church.
In the address, the PFN described the level of insecurity in the country as “intolerable,” citing increasing cases of banditry, kidnapping, violence and brutal killings across the nation. The fellowship said Nigerians have lost their sense of value for human life and lamented the continued captivity of some of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls kidnapping victims, including Leah Sharibu.
The PFN also referenced the killing of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto, saying nothing substantial had happened to those responsible.
According to the fellowship, states including Taraba State, Plateau State, Benue State, Kaduna State, Edo State, Kogi State and Ondo State have experienced persistent violence, while communities in Kwara State have reportedly been displaced by armed bandits.
The group further lamented attacks in Borno State, Niger State, Sokoto State and other parts of the country, including the killing of teacher Michael Oyedokun in Oyo State.
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The PFN accused political leaders of focusing more on elections than tackling insecurity, criticizing what it described as the rehabilitation and integration of repentant Boko Haram members into the security system. The fellowship also alleged that Nigeria’s security architecture had been infiltrated and compromised, leading to the deaths of soldiers and worsening public fear.
The organisation said insecurity was driving away investors, forcing professionals to leave the country and weakening trust between citizens and government.
Following a National Executive Council meeting held on May 19, 2026, the PFN said it resolved to unite Christians nationwide in fasting and prayer, while also speaking publicly against the insecurity crisis.
The fellowship called on the Federal Government to fulfil its constitutional responsibility of protecting all Nigerians regardless of religion or ethnicity. It also urged the government to seek international support and partnership to address the crisis before it worsens further.
The PFN appealed to churches across Nigeria to remain united, intensify prayers for the nation and collectively demand decisive government action against insecurity and violence.
