CAN To FG: Stop Passing The Buck, Treating Terrorists With Kid Gloves

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN on Sunday cautioned against further politicization of security in the country saying that passing the buck for the spate of insecurity in the country is no longer acceptable.

President of CAN, Dr. Samson Ayokunle in a message to Christians at the end of a three day fasting and prayer programme also warned that terrorists, bandits and kidnappers should no longer be treated with kid gloves.

While commending the body of Christ for participating in the prayer, protest and fasting programme, Dr. Ayokunle said:

“We have consistently acknowledged and reechoed genuine concerns raised by Nigerians against the undue politicisation of the security in the ongoing dispensation and the need to overhaul it. It is not only condemnable, but it is immoral and divisive. Instead of listening to the Voice of Wisdom, we are being insulted and abused but that will not stop us from doing the right things.

“The killings and the bloodshed must be stopped immediately. Passing the buck is no longer acceptable. Terrorists, bandits, kidnappers and other criminals amidst us should not be treated with kid gloves. The Church in Nigeria will not cease praying for the government and its leaders but we call on the government to stop all manners of Christian persecutions before it is too late. Whatever that can lead us to another civil war must be prevented at all cost

“Let’s quickly underscore the fact that the present Nigeria is not a country of any well-meaning citizen’s dream. If the Church is playing her roles which include praying for those in the authority, those in the position must reciprocate by guaranteeing the security of our lives and property.

“Brethren, we must stand firm and optimistic in the face of the worst circumstances in the country. It was under such inhibitive situation that Apostle Paul challenged the faith of all believers: “Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or danger, or sword?” (Romans 8:35).

“Let us be expectant because there shall be divine intervention in the affairs of our country in response to our heart-felt cry of faith to the Lord. We must not lose hope. God who forged Nigeria as one united entity will arise and deliver her from the bondage of the insecurity in Jesus Name.

“For all those who took part in the Prayer and Fasting exercise, may God reward them abundantly. We must not stop praying for the country and her leaders as mandated by God. We will not fail God and very soon, we will sing a new song in Jesus Name.”

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