The Northern Christian Association (NCA) has applauded the Department of State Services (DSS) led by its Director General, (DG) Mr. Oluwatosin Ajayi for the arrest of five suspects allegedly linked to the November 2025 abduction of students and staff of St. Mary’s Catholic School in Papiri, Niger State.
A statement issued on Monday by the Chairman of the association, Rev. Joseph John Hayab, stressed that people of good conscience should not only criticize government when it fails to meet expectations, but should also acknowledge positive outcomes whenever they occur.
Rev Hayab, who is also the Country Director of Global Peace Foundation Nigeria, noted that the arrest of those allegedly involved in supplying arms to the criminal elements underscored the importance of sustained intelligence gathering and coordinated security operations in tackling insecurity across the country.
He noted that dismantling the networks that provide logistics and weapons to terrorists remains critical to reducing the capacity of such groups to carry out attacks on innocent citizens and vulnerable communities.
While acknowledging the sacrifices of security personnel who put their lives on the line despite being frequent targets of terrorist attacks, Rev Hayab tasked security agencies to ensure that investigations are thorough and that all those connected to the crime are brought to justice.
He stressed that accountability would serve as a deterrent to individuals and groups bent on destabilizing the country, thus urged security agencies not to be discouraged in their commitment to protecting the nation.
Hayab expressed confidence that sustained collaboration among security agencies, communities and other stakeholders would help advance the collective goal of a peaceful, secure and united Nigeria.
He however, called on the Federal Government and security agencies to intensify efforts against terrorism and other forms of violent crime in the country in order to restore public confidence and strengthen national security.
