Tuesday, June 17, 2025 - The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged the Federal Government to take immediate and decisive action against those responsible for the recent coordinated attacks in Benue State, which have claimed over 200 lives. The association condemned the violence as senseless and a reflection of governance failure to protect citizens.
In a statement issued on Monday, June 16, and signed by its
President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN described the persistent killings as
intolerable and demanded urgent prosecution of the perpetrators to halt the
cycle of impunity.
“For too long, the people of Benue have been subjected to
recurrent assaults, often blamed on armed groups, without meaningful
intervention or justice,” the statement read.
CAN called for the immediate deployment of reinforced
security forces to safeguard vulnerable communities, and said that if
necessary, a state of emergency should be declared in the hardest-hit areas.
“This persistent failure to safeguard citizens and bring
perpetrators to account has emboldened attackers and prolonged the cycle of
violence,” Archbishop Okoh said.
The association also demanded a thorough and transparent
investigation into the killings, stressing the need for justice to prevail in
order to restore public confidence.
Beyond national action, CAN appealed to the international
community to support peacebuilding and humanitarian efforts in the state. “We
also appeal to the international community to support efforts aimed at
restoring peace and rebuilding trust in Benue State,” the CAN President added.
Archbishop Okoh reaffirmed the association’s
commitment to the sanctity of life and the defense of human dignity, calling
for unity and resilience among Nigerians in the face of adversity.
CAN concluded the statement with a prayer for peace and
justice in Benue, urging all stakeholders to rise to the occasion and prevent
further loss of innocent lives.
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