Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja
The leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has condemned the recent attack on the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, and the killing of his aides.
It said it considered it a disturbing development and another attempt by evil doers to cause mayhem not only in Edo State, but also in the nation as a whole.
In a statement by CAN president, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the association urged government to carry out a full-scale investigation into the dastardly act that claimed several innocent lives.
“The national leadership of CAN, however, commiserated with the Omega Fire Ministries International and the family of those who lost their relatives in the ugly incident.
“While we call for a full-scale investigation into the dastardly act that claimed several innocent lives, let all hands be on deck to uncover the identities of those involved in this heinous crime and bring them to book.
“We urge the federal government and the security agencies to see the incident for what it is, a sign of the nation’s wobbling security system, and act quickly to address the situation,” it said.
In view of the US Embassy’s warning of a possible terror attack by bandits in Abuja, CAN appealed to security operatives to wake up to the challenges of securing people’s lives and property to avoid the consequences of a resort to self-help.
“We must do whatever it takes to stop those plotting to eliminate innocent citizens anywhere in the country by brutal means, from achieving their ignoble objectives. They must not be allowed to continue their wickedness,” it said.
CAN urged Churches and all Nigerians to be vigilant, and alert security agencies of any suspicious movements in their vicinities, saying, “We will continue to pray for lasting peace and security in our country in Jesus’ name. Amen”.
