Kwara attack: PFN seeks divine justice

The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria has said divine justice will prevail over those responsible for last week’s attacks on Woro and Nuku communities in Kaiama Local Government Area of Kwara State, expressing confidence that the perpetrators will not escape accountability.

The National Secretary of the fellowship, Bishop David Bakare, who spoke in an interview with Saturday PUNCH, said Christians across the country were praying to God to avenge the victims of the attacks and strengthen security agencies to apprehend those behind the violence.

Bakare described the incident as a grave crime and a painful loss for affected families and communities, calling for sustained prayers and solidarity with victims of the attack.

He said the PFN believed divine intervention would help bring justice and restoration, while urging citizens to remain hopeful and united during the difficult period.

“We want to commiserate with the families of the victims of the Kwara attack. Our hearts go out very strongly to the people and the leadership of the state, from the governor to the people of Kaiama.

“That loss was huge, so colossal. It is a heinous crime, and even God himself will not be silent against the perpetrators of such a crime.

“We are praying as Pentecostals; we are praying as individuals that, in a very short while, the God of heaven will avenge those evildoers. God will strengthen our law enforcement agencies to bring the perpetrators to justice.

“We sympathise with the people of Kwara and the people of Kaiama, and we want them to know that they are in our prayers. We know that in a short while, God will fight that battle himself,” Bakare said.

The PFN scribe commended the Federal Government for what he described as swift decisions following the attack, expressing optimism that recent actions would help curb further violence.

He acknowledged the visit of Vice President Kashim Shettima to the affected area, saying such steps demonstrated concern and responsiveness by authorities.

Bakare expressed confidence that the government and security agencies would succeed in restoring peace, noting that similar challenges in Kaduna had received intervention and attention.

He said the fellowship was hopeful that, with sustained efforts, attacks in Kwara, Kaduna and other parts of the country would soon become a thing of the past.