The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has raised the alarm over what it calls an ongoing “Christian genocide” in the country, accusing the government of indifference amid repeated attacks on Christian communities.
Speaking after an emergency executive meeting at PFN’s national headquarters in Lagos, Bishop Wale Oke, the PFN President, condemned the killings, kidnappings, and displacements targeting Christians across states like Borno, Plateau, and Benue.
He cited recent massacres, including the Christmas Day attacks in Benue and the tragedy at Dogon Noma in Plateau, where hundreds of Christians were reportedly killed.Bishop Oke also referenced high-profile cases such as the abductions of Leah Sharibu and the Chibok schoolgirls, as well as the killing of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto, emphasizing that the government must do more than issue statements — it must take concrete action to protect lives.
The PFN President criticized the government’s approach to “repentant terrorists,” warning that rehabilitating extremists could further endanger Christian communities.
He urged President Bola Tinubu to cooperate with international partners, including the United States, to address the crisis.While PFN’s claims have sparked strong reactions, with some groups disputing the “genocide” narrative, Bishop Oke maintains that the issue transcends religious lines, stating:
“Whether Muslim or Christian, stop the killing.
No innocent Nigerian should lose his life for any reason.”PFN called on media and authorities to prioritize truth and justice, warning that silence or inaction could worsen the country’s security crisis.