… warns against complacency
By Emmanuel Elebeke

President of Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor has condemned in strong terms the recent bomb attacks in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The CAN President in a statement made available to Vanguard said he was saddened by the resurgence of bomb attacks in the FCT, describing the attacks as barbaric and wicked acts by the insurgents and their collaborators.

‘’I am saddened by the resurgence of bomb attacks in the FCT that has resulted in the deaths of many and leaving many others wounded.

‘‘I strongly condemn the recent barbaric and wicked acts of wickedness by the insurgents and their collaborators. No group or individual that means well for this country must be seen to support the execution of such acts.’’

He charged Nigerians to rise up in unity of purpose to resist the insurgency in the country.

‘‘Nigerians must wake up from their slumber and begin to guards of their respective homes, streets and communities. We must all join in the fight against insurgency.’’

The CAN President had in his Independence message admonished Nigerians on the need to remain security conscious and supportive of security operatives, saying that Friday bomb attacks in Kuje and Nyanya areas of the FCT emphasises the call on Nigerians to ever remain vigilant and conscious of happenings around them.

‘‘The Christian Association of Nigeria commiserates with the families of those who lost their lives in the attacks while urging authorities to make adequate provisions for the wounded for their speedy recovery.

‘‘My prayer is for God to quickly intervene through those saddled with the responsibility of containing these incidences, we must never return those days that put fear in the hearts and minds of our people, we must collectively defeat terror and these we effectively do if we are together,’’ he added.