End insecurity now, CAN, Sultan tell FG

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By Tobias Lengnan Dapam

The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council (NIREC), has called on the federal government to urgently address the security challenges in the country.
NIREC, which is under the leadership of Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President. Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) and Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) said the situation in the country is worrisome.
The body in a statement issued on Tuesday by Fr. Prof. Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua, Executive Secretary, said the rates at which banditry, abductions and killings are increasing in the country is beyond alarming and there is the need to bring these heinous acts to an end.
“Recently, we have the report of thirteen farmers killed in Shiroro LGA of Niger State, one hundred and fifty persons abducted in Gobir District in Sokoto State, the District Head of Gatawa, Sokoto state gruesomely murdered, foiled bandits attack in Malumfashi LGA of Katsina state and many others.
“These spate of attacks within the window period of one week is very disheartening and of great concern. NIREC therefore calls on the Government and security agencies to intensify their efforts to eradicate these menaces in our society so that citizens can go about their normal businesses without fear or apprehension.
“The Council would also like to commiserate with the families of all those who lost their lives because of these disdainful acts and also pray that all those that are still in captivity would be safely reunited with their loved ones.
“Lastly, the Council would like to call on all Nigerians to be cautious, vigilant and report any suspicious activity as security is a collective effort and not just for the government alone”.
Subsequently, the matter is adjourned till September 19, for the hearing.