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From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has described the armed attack on Christ Apostolic Church (CAC) in Eruku, Kwara State as one of the repeated assaults on Christian population in vulnerable communities in Nigeria.
CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, in a statement, yesterday, said CAN had consistently raised before the government and the international community, such an issue of onslaught on Christian communities.
“This assault on peaceful citizens gathered for worship is a heartbreaking reminder of the growing insecurity facing Christian communities across the country.
“Although official responses have often dismissed fears of targeted violence, the frequency and intensity of these incidents continue to provoke legitimate national and global alarm.”
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He emphasised the urgent need for stronger protection of places of worship, especially in areas repeatedly exposed to violent threats. “This tragedy further highlights the importance of a long-term national security strategy capable of confronting terrorism, banditry and other forms of violent extremism in a way that guarantees safety and dignity for all Nigerians, irrespective of their faith.
“We stand in solidarity with the families who lost loved ones, those injured, the abducted and the entire Eruku community in their moment of grief.
Their pain is our collective pain and their trauma is one that no community of faith should ever be forced to endure,” he said. He appealed to religious, traditional and community leaders to help maintain calm and prevent any form of reprisal. “Our collective focus must remain on justice, healing and peace, pursued through lawful and constructive means.
“We will continue to monitor developments closely and engage with authorities and partners to ensure that the victims of the Eruku attack receive justice and that Christian communities across Nigeria are better protected,” he said.
