The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Archbishop Daniel Okoh, and the Sultan of Sokoto, Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar, have raised the alarm over the rising spate of killings across the country.
The duo, who are Co-Chairmen of the Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), expressed their concern in a statement signed by the Executive Secretary of the Council, Fr. Prof. Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua.
The two religious leaders stated that the rate at which banditry, abductions, and killings are increasing in the country is beyond alarming, emphasizing the urgent need to put an end to these heinous acts.
“Recently, we received reports of thirteen farmers killed in Shiroro LGA of Niger State, one hundred and fifty persons abducted in Gobir District in Sokoto State, the District Head of Gatawa in Sokoto State gruesomely murdered, a foiled bandits’ attack in Malumfashi LGA of Katsina State, and many other incidents.
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“This spate of attacks within the span of one week is very disheartening and of great concern. NIREC therefore calls on the Government and security agencies to intensify their efforts to eradicate these menaces in our society so that citizens can go about their daily lives without fear or apprehension,” the statement said.
They commiserated with the families who lost loved ones in these incidents and also prayed that those still in captivity would be safely reunited with their loved ones.
“Lastly, the Council would like to call on all Nigerians to be cautious, vigilant, and report any suspicious activity, as security is a collective effort and not just the responsibility of the government alone,” the statement added.
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