The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has condemned the recent killing and abduction of members of the Christ Apostolic Church (C.A.C), Oke- Isegun in Eruku town and its environs in Kwara State, with its President, Bishop Francis Wale Oke, describing it as “gory and heinous.”
In a press statement by the PFN’s Media Bureau, Bishop Oke said: “This is not just a grievous assault on the sanctity of human lives, but also a stark manifestation of the escalating genocide against Christians in Nigeria.”
The PFN President spoke further: “This tragic incident is a direct test of the credibility and resolve of President Ahmed Bola Tinubu’s administration. It is also a calculated attempt to destabilize the peace and unity of our nation.
“We urge President Tinubu to rise to the occasion and demonstrate unwavering leadership in the face of these challenges.”
He said that the PFN commiserates with the President and members of the Christ Apostolic Church, “particularly Pastor Samuel Olusegun Oladele, the entire C.A.C family worldwide, His Excellency, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, the people of Eruku and Kwara state at large.
“Our hearts are heavy, and our prayers are with all those affected by this senseless violence.”
Bishop Oke urged the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action that would bring the perpetrators of the evil act to justice and put an end to the needless waste of human lives.
He advised all Nigerians to remain vigilant, united, and prayerful “as we navigate these trying times.”
He assured on PFN’s commitment to promoting peace, justice, and the sanctity of life, adding: “We are praying and we will continue to pray for divine guidance for our President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and our leaders, that God may grant them the wisdom and courage to take the necessary steps to restore security and protect the lives of all citizens and do that which is right for inhabitants of Nigeria.”
It will be noted that few days after Eruku church attack, unknown number of pupils were abducted from their hostel by armed men who stormed St Mary’s School, Papiri, Niger State, on Friday, November 21, at about 02:00 local time (01:00 GMT).
