BY AMEH IDUJAGI, JALINGO – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter has condemned in strong terms the violence in the state and other parts of the country, stressing that continuous conflict and killings can throw the country into anarchy.
Taraba State chairman of CAN, Rev Innocent Solomon, stated the position of the Christian body in Jalingo during a reception in honour of Rev Caleb Ahima, who was elected as National Vice President of CAN on Tuesday in Abuja.
Rev Solomon appealed to the Commissioner of Police, the commanding officer of the Nigerian Army, 20 Battalion Serti and other security agencies to bring the perpetrators of the crisis in Taraba to justice.
While condemning the burning of places of worship and missionary institutions in the violence in the state, Solomon said all citizens must eschew violence and embrace peace for a peaceful Nigeria.
He further said; “No tribe or religion has monopoly of violence and no one tribe is born to rule and others to be slave.
“We admonished those at the helm of affairs to use their powers correctly, righteously, fairly and ensure that justice which is the fundamental principle of governance is adhered to.
“Justice must be served on those who are executing a genocide in Nigeria against ordinary and law abiding citizens especially in northern Nigeria that is today stinking with blood,” he said.
The CAN Chairman, who sympathised with the victims of the crisis in the state, also congratulated Rev Samson Ayokunle and Caleb Ahima on their victories at the CAN elections as President and vice president respectively.
In his remarks, Rev Ahima said Nigeria was passing through difficult times and the church must pray hard and remain united to save Nigeria from her numerous challenges.
He said for a united and stronger Nigeria, there must be justice, fairness and equity for the residents, stressing that for Nigeria to remain together, there must be justice and equity for all.
