Bishop Francis Wale Oke, President of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN), has stated that describing the current targeted killings of Christians in Northern Nigeria as anything less than genocide is a “desecration” of the memory of countless victims.
In a discussion with reporters in Ibadan on Friday, Bishop Oke made it clear that the scale, organization, and ongoing nature of these attacks “can no longer be debated,” asserting that the situation has escalated beyond isolated incidents into a significant humanitarian crisis.
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He emphasized the need for the federal government to act urgently, sincerely, and decisively to halt the violence and protect at-risk communities.
Bishop Oke highlighted unresolved issues, such as the abduction of Leah Sharibu, the missing Chibok schoolgirls from the predominantly Christian town of Chibok in Borno State, and the ongoing violence in Benue and Plateau states, as indicators of the crisis’s severity.
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“Since Donald Trump raised the issue of genocide concerning Nigeria, even more people have been slain in Plateau State,” he remarked, pointing out that the former U.S. President’s concerns reflect the painful reality faced by Nigerians.
He urged authorities at all levels to address the crisis with integrity and dedication, warning that continued silence or minimization of the situation disrespects the victims and encourages the perpetrators.
