The Christian Association of Nigeria ( CAN), has said with the rate of killings in the country, human lives has now become cheaper than that of the chickens.
Rev John Joseph Hayab, Vice Chairman CAN 19 Northern States and Abuja, made the statement on Thursday, while condemning the gruesome murder of innocent travelers by terrorists in Sokoto state and many other attacks on citizens of Nigeria by criminal elements.
Reacting to the recent killing of travelers by terrorists in Sokoto, CAN said they are concerned that these terrorists have taken their crime against Nigerians too far.”
The Christian body, however, called on the Federal Government and Governors in the Northern States, especially in the North west region to take strong measures to stop this evil permanently.
Part of the statement read; “How can people be productive when they are living in perpetual fear of terrorists in their homes and everywhere they go?
“Security of lives and property is a serious government business but what we are seeing today is how some of our leaders are playing politics with a serious matter that has almost destroyed the peace, joy and hope of the citizens.”
“CAN is appealing to security agencies to stop the unhealthy competition amongst them and work together in unity for the common good of all Nigerians.
“Our security agencies have all it will take to defeat these terrorists.”
“CAN on its part will continue to offer our prayers, support and play any role that will help to bring this evil to an end.”
“CAN Northern States commiserate with families of those who lost their lives and pray that God comfort them and repose the souls of the departed,” the statement added.
-Vanguard
