Taraba CAN decries Benue killings, wants decisive action

By Godwin Agia, Jalingo

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Taraba State Chapter has called on president Bola Tinubu, security chiefs, and all relevant authorities to live up to their constitutional mandate, and take decisive action against killers of the defenceless people of Yelwata, in Guma LGA of Benue state.

Rev. Fr. Williams P. Awoshiri, the state CAN chairman in a press statement issued to Journalists on Friday, described the recent waves of killings in Benue as a tragic stain on the conscience of the nation, and an indictment on those charged with the responsibility of safeguarding lives and property.

While commending president Tinubu for his efforts so far, the CAN chairman demanded that the President’s visit to Benue must go beyond a ceremonial show of concern, as Nigerians are desperately in need of tangible, decisive, and sustained action to bring an end to the terror acts.

“The continued massacre of defenceless Nigerians many of whom are women, children, and the elderly is a tragic stain on the conscience of our nation and an indictment on those charged with the responsibility of safeguarding lives and property. We call on the President, security chiefs, and all relevant authorities to live up to their constitutional mandate.

“The killers terrorising our communities are not greater than the collective strength, intelligence, and resources of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“While we acknowledge the President’s visit to Benue State, we insist that it must go beyond a ceremonial show of concern. What Nigerians desperately need at this moment is tangible, decisive, and sustained action to bring an end to these acts of terror.

“We believe that with the right political will, security coordination, and commitment to justice, these atrocities can be stopped. Silence, inaction, or lip service is no longer acceptable”.