Jos massacre: Serial massacres of Christians must cease – PFN
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By Dapo Akinrefon
The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, on Friday, expressed outrage over the recent killings in Jos, Plateau State, insisting that the serial massacre of Christians must stop.
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The PFN, in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Sylvannus Ukafia, said the country has been plunged into mourning by what it described as an act of unspeakable violence that has cut down men, women, and children in cold blood.
The Christian body, however, tasked relevant authorities to ensure that these serial massacres of Christians and other innocent citizens cease.
The statement reads: “The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has received with profound grief and deep outrage the news of the recent massacre of innocent citizens in Jos, Plateau State. Once again, our nation has been plunged into mourning by an act of unspeakable violence that has cut down men, women, and children in cold blood.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families who have lost their loved ones in this tragic and senseless attack. No words can adequately express the sorrow that accompanies the loss of life in such brutal circumstances. Our prayers are with those who mourn, those who are wounded, and those whose lives have been forever altered by this tragedy. We ask the God of all comfort to strengthen the grieving families and grant eternal rest to the departed.
“At the same time, PFN must express its profound regret that incidents of this nature have become tragically serial in our country, particularly in communities where innocent and defenseless people are repeatedly 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.
“Government must remember that the first obligation in the social contract between the state and its citizens is the protection of lives and property. When citizens are slaughtered in their homes, in their communities, and sometimes even in places of worship, that contract is severely strained. The protection of human life is not optional; it is the primary duty of governance.
“The PFN, therefore, calls on the relevant authorities to ensure that these serial massacres of Christians and other innocent citizens cease immediately. Such tragic events must never be trivialized, ignored, or politicized. Human life is sacred, and the blood of innocent Nigerians must not become a routine headline in our national life.
“Furthermore, accountability must become a real and enforceable principle in Nigeria’s security architecture. Those entrusted with the responsibility of protecting lives must understand that the office they hold carries moral and constitutional obligations. If those charged with safeguarding 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. Where responsibility is absent, leadership loses its moral authority.
“At this dark moment in our national life, PFN calls on Christians across Nigeria to intensify prayers for our nation. We urge believers not to allow grief, anger, or despair to shake their faith. Though our path as a people may seem dark as night at the moment, we must remember that God remains the light that no darkness can overcome.
“We also urge Christians to remain steadfast, peaceful, and resolute in their faith, trusting that righteousness, justice, and truth will ultimately prevail.
“Nigeria must not surrender to the normalization of bloodshed. The sanctity of life must once again become the foundation of our national conscience.
“May God comfort the bereaved, heal our land, and restore peace to Nigeria.”
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