The Christian leaders in Borno State on Sunday expressed deep concern over persistent abductions and the alarming rise in kidnapping cases across the state and Nigeria as a whole, urging the federal government to accelerate efforts to eliminate this menace.
The Christian community has announced a nationwide Black Sunday in honour of victims of insecurity throughout the country, describing the situation as a national tragedy that has devastated numerous families through violence, terrorism, kidnapping, and banditry.
In a message to Christians, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the observance aimed to mourn men, women, children, clergy, farmers, students, and entire communities affected by the worsening security crisis.
Speaking shortly after the procession called “Black Sunday” in Maiduguri, the Secretary of the Christian Association of Nigeria, Borno State chapter, Joshua Akeredolu, stated that the gathering was in accordance with directives from the national body of the association.
According to him, insecurity
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