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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has condemned the recent attack on worshippers at the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) in Abule-Ori, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State.
CAN, in a statement, yesterday, condoled with the church over the loss of a pastor and, also, condemned the kidnapping of worshippers who, it said, were simply exercising their religious freedom to worship.
CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in the statement, commended security agencies for their swift response to the incident and called for intensified efforts to apprehend the perpetrators. He also condoled with RCCG and the Salvation Army, over the recent road accident which resulted in the death of 12 pastors, a baby, and the driver around Benin City, Edo State.
Archbishop Okoh said the leadership of CAN was saddened by the ugly development, which claimed the lives of servants of God.
He said: “This is a devastating blow to the congregation, the body of Christ in Nigeria, and the nation at large. We stand with the Salvation Army during this very difficult time in prayer, asking that God will comfort them and ease their pain. We also urge the government authorities to thoroughly investigate the accident, in order to prevent a repeat of the episode.”
CAN, thus, urged the various security agencies to increase vigilance on places of worship during religious gatherings and provide adequate security measures for worshippers.
“Citizens should not be discouraged by recent losses, but continue to look up to God for help. Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and churches,” CAN prayed.
