The Christian Association of Nigeria, Oyo State chapter, has directed churches in the state to beef up security, suspend late activities, and fence their premises amid rising cases of abduction and kidnapping.
This was contained in a communiqué made available to the News Agency of Nigeria in Ibadan on Wednesday.
The communiqué was jointly signed by the CAN Chairman, Rev. Elisha Ogundiya, and Secretary, Very Rev. Samuel Owolabi.
“Due to incessant abductions and kidnappings in recent times, Oyo CAN advises churches to be more security-conscious by strategically positioning security personnel and electronic devices within their premises and neighbourhoods.
“Churches should intensify prayers for the release of the abductees and suspend late physical activities because of the security situation in the state,” it stated.
The association further advised churches that are not fenced and gated to make such projects a priority.
The body also enjoined church leaders, as a matter of
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