Enough Of Your Press Statements Mourning Innocent Nigerians, CAN Tells Tinubu
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has told President Bola Tinubu to stop issuing press statements mourning innocent Nigerians and instead take decisive action to end the cycle of violence, following the deadly Palm Sunday attack in Angwan Rukuba, Gari Ya Waye area of Jos North, Plateau State.
In a statement issued on Monday, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, described the March 29, 2026 attack as a tragic assault on the Christian community, turning a sacred day of peace, hope, and reflection into one of bloodshed.
Innocent men, women, and children were reportedly hunted and killed when armed men stormed the community in large numbers, disguising themselves in uniforms resembling those of security personnel.
“We mourn; we grieve. But we must also speak the truth. How did we get here? How is it that people can no longer feel safe in their own homes?” Okoh said.
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“Nigerians are tired of mourning. Nigerians are tired of statements. Nigerians want to see action,” he added.
Okoh insisted that those responsible for the killings must be identified, arrested, and brought to justice without delay, warning that anything less would deepen the sense that life in the country is no longer protected.
The CAN president also called on worshippers to remain vigilant during the Holy Week and to cooperate with security agencies and local authorities, stressing that a nation cannot keep bleeding and expect to move forward.
“We owe the dead justice and the living protection,” he said.
While acknowledging efforts by the Plateau State Government, CAN emphasised the urgent need for sustainable security measures to protect lives and property, insisting that Nigerians deserve lasting safety, not periodic reassurance.
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