The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), South-East chapter, has announced that it is now ready to defend its members and retaliate the attacks if the bombing of churches and killing of Christians by the Boko Haram sect continues.
CAN Chairman in the zone and Anglican Bishop of Enugu Diocese, Dr. Emmanuel Chukwuma, while addressing newsmen in Enugu, condemned the latest attacks. “Though Christians have continued to appeal for peace, it seems that the security agencies cannot contain this carnage,” he said.
He disclosed that the leadership of CAN are now convinced that Boko Haram is out to deal with Christians in the North, adding that Christians would no longer remain silent.
Chukwuma stated categorically that the ceaseless bombings of churches and killing of innocent Christians would no longer be tolerated. “It was very unfortunate and embarrassing to hear about the bombing of a church in Plateau, and sadly, it has become a recurrence. We totally condemn the act, and we urge the Federal Government and Muslim leaders to do something about it,” he said.
