The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) in Plateau State has denounced the recent spate of killings, particularly the attack on the Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area. Apostle Joseph Rim, chairman of PFN Plateau, issued the condemnation in a statement released on Friday in Jos. He described the violence as "barbaric and senseless," emphasizing that repeated attacks undermine national peace and the sanctity of life. The group expressed solidarity with victims' families and the injured, offering prayers for healing and comfort.
Rim called on all levels of government and security agencies to act swiftly to stop further bloodshed. He urged authorities to ensure perpetrators are brought to justice and to increase intelligence and security operations in vulnerable areas. The attack occurred on Sunday night, when gunmen struck Angwan Rukuba, killing several people and leaving others wounded. PFN stressed the need for urgent intervention to break the cycle of violence in the state.
Apostle Joseph Rim's plea exposes how religious leaders are now de facto crisis managers in communities the state has failed to protect. When a church figure must beg for basic security in 2024, it reveals the depth of governmental absence in Plateau. The repeated calls for action mean nothing without accountability for existing security failures. Nigerians in affected areas are not just mourning lives—they're living through the cost of permanent emergency neglect.
