The National President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), Francis Wale Oke, has decried the worsening state of insecurity and bloodshed across the country.

He observed that Nigeria has gradually lost its sense of value for human life, amid recurring killings, kidnappings and violent attacks.

Speaking at the conclusion of a three-day national fasting and prayer programme organised by the fellowship to mark the 2026 Global Pentecost Day, Oke said Nigerians are deeply troubled by the alarming increase in banditry, terrorist attack, insurgency and abductions in different parts of the country.

Represented by the Lagos State Chairman of PFN, Yemi Davids, at the event held at Global Impact Church, Ogudu, Lagos, the cleric said the nation was passing through one of its darkest moments as innocent citizens continued to die in avoidable circumstances.

Among those present at the gathering were Leke Adeboye, Vice Chairman of PFN, Lagos State, Dolapo Onaolapo and Poju Oyemade.

Addressing journalists on Sunday, Oke condemned the continued captivity of some of the abducted Chibok schoolgirls and Leah Sharibu, noting that Sharibu remained in bondage for refusing to renounce her Christian faith.

He also recalled the killing of Deborah Samuel in Sokoto, describing the incident as a painful symbol of religious intolerance and mob violence that had gone largely unpunished.

According to him, states such as Taraba, Plateau, Benue and Kaduna have become daily killing fields, while communities in Kwara were allegedly being terrorised by heavily armed bandits.

The PFN president further condemned the abduction and killing of teachers and students in Oyo, including the beheading of Mr Michael Oyedokun, describing the attacks as barbaric and unacceptable.

He accused government of failing to demonstrate sufficient political will in confronting insecurity and criticised the rehabilitation of repentant insurgents, alleging that some were being integrated into the state’s security structures despite atrocities they have committed.

Oke urged Federal Government to intensify efforts at protecting lives and property, while calling on churches nationwide to unite in prayer, repentance and advocacy against violence and attacks on innocent citizens.