CAN Charge FG On Benue, Kaduna Killings
The Northern States chapter of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has challenged the Federal Government to arrest and prosecute perpetrators of recent killings in Benue and Kaduna States.
The chapter Chairman, Rev Yakubu Pam said government should also take proactive measures to curb future occurrences of such dastardly and violent acts against innocent citizens.
Condemning the attacks in a press statement issued in Kaduna, the body described the killing of the District Head of Numana in Kaduna State and about 50 people in Benue State as totally ‘condemnable, disturbing and worrisome’.
“We call for calm in both communities and appeal to government to step up security not only in these victims’ communities but the entire country to forestall future killings.
“CAN is disturbed by allegations of security complacency and should be thoroughly investigated by the government to assuage already frayed nerves.”
The Christian body pledged its support and that of the Church in assisting government unravelled the perpetrators of the criminal acts even as it urged church leaders nationwide to mobilise their members for peace while reporting any security threat to law enforcement agencies.
