“Nigerians Are Fed Up With Statements, They Are Tired Of Mourning”, CAN  To Tinubu

By Akinwale Kasali

The Palm Sunday killings in Jos, Plateau State has prompted the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, to challenge President Bola Tinubu to take drastic action in bringing an end to incessant killings in the country.

The Christian Body said Nigerians are tired of statements and promises always made by the Federal Government over the spate of insecurity in the country.

It further challenged authorities to address and prosecute those behind the killings.

Daniel Okoh, CAN President, described the attack as “not just tragic” but  “unacceptable”.

In a statement, the CAN President said: “Nigerians are tired of mourning. Nigerians, are tired of statements. Nigerians want to see action”.

He added that those responsible for this atrocity must be found, arrested, and made to face justice swiftly and decisively.

Okoh added that anything less will only deepen the sense “that life in our country is no longer protected.”

Sunday’s attack on Angwan Rukuba, in Jos North Local Government Area, left 28 people dead and several others wounded.

Expectedly, the incident has sparked outrage among Nigerians and protests by angry residents of the area.

“Our security institutions must not only respond, they must stay ahead of these threats,” the Christian body said while acknowledging efforts by the Plateau State Government.

“But let it be said clearly: temporary measures are not enough. The people of Plateau, and indeed all Nigerians, deserve lasting security, not periodic reassurance,” Okoh said.

The Christian body urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and calm but maintained that the nation owes the dead justice.

“We owe the living protection. And we owe our future a country where no community wakes up to gunfire on a sacred day.”