The Christian Association of Nigeria has condemned the recent spate of killings in Plateau State, describing them as barbaric and a grave affront to human dignity.
On Sunday, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the president of CAN, issued a statement expressing profound grief regarding the attacks that occurred on April 4 in Bokkos and Mangu Local Government Areas. These incidents resulted in numerous fatalities and injured many more individuals.
Okoh characterized the violence as "senseless" and a significant danger to the country's cohesion.
He stated, "With profound grief, CAN firmly denounces the latest surge in barbaric murders in Plateau State, notably the assaults that occurred on April 4, 2025. These incidents resulted in the deaths of numerous unarmed civilians within the Bokkos and Mangu Local Government areas. Such indiscriminate acts of brutality are not just egregious violations of human worth and the respect for life; they also pose a significant danger to our country’s cohesion and tranquility."
The association president, emphasizing prompt and firm measures, called upon security agencies to ensure the criminals face justice speedily.
He likewise urged the government at every level to step up their attempts to protect susceptible populations and stop additional loss of life.
"We urge the security agencies to take prompt and firm action in apprehending those responsible for these acts. Additionally, we encourage the government at every level to enhance their endeavors to protect all communities and stop further violence. The ongoing loss of life under such heartbreaking conditions is entirely untenable," he stated.
Out of solidarity with those who grieve, CAN provided prayers seeking solace and recovery, especially as the onset of Holy Week—an intense time of contemplation within Christianity—approaches.
"God grant solace to those who grieve, healing to the injured, and peace to all hearts burdened with turmoil," he said.
Leveraging the symbolism of Palm Sunday, which marks Jesus Christ’s modest arrival in Jerusalem, the CAN president urged Nigerian leaders to adopt a mindset of servitude and transcend their individual or partisan interests when tackling the country's critical issues.
He stated, " Genuine leadership becomes crucial when lives hang in the balance and communities face hardship."
Jesus' decision to enter Jerusalem on a donkey—which symbolizes peace and servitude—continues to be a perpetual model.
He likewise delivered an impassioned call for people from all walks of life in Nigeria to come together with optimism and shared goals, encouraging them to act as promoters of peace and fairness within their households and neighborhoods.
"As we raise our palm branches today, let them symbolize not just acts of devotion but also signify our unified commitment to strive towards a peaceful and cohesive Nigeria," he declared.
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