The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) has declared Easter Sunday as a day of special prayers for the families of the victims of Nyanya bomb blast, even as it condemned the blast that claimed many lives.
PFN also condemned the recurrent abduction of school girls in the North Eastern zone of Nigeria by Boko Haram and called on the Federal government to ensure that all the girls are rescued without delay and without hurt to anyone of them.
Felix Omobude
In a statement issued in Benin City, PFN National President, Rev. Dr. Felix Omobude, said: “We strongly condemn these acts of terrorism and wanton waste of lives that have become a feature of life in the country for a while. This madness has neither rhyme nor reason and has to stop, as it runs against civilisation and the tenets of all known religions.
“We mourn the loss of our fallen compatriots in Abuja, many of whom were felled in their prime. We pray for comfort and solace for the grieving families, friends of the departed and the generality of Nigerians. We also wish the survivors who are receiving treatment speedy recovery, while praying for God to restore all that they have lost. We encourage all Nigerians to come together to fight this evil.”
Dr. Omobude urged Nigerians to soberly reflect on the import of Easter season, which has peace as its centre point and come together strongly as a people to fight the common enemy. “Now is time for non-partisan approach to Boko Haram war”, he said.