•’Security agencies must wake up over Abuja terror alert’
The leadership of the Christians Association of Nigeria (CAN) yesterday condemned the recent assassination attempt on the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman.
Seven of the cleric’s aides were killed in the incident.
CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh urged the Federal and Edo State governments to properly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrators to book.
The CAN president described the development as disturbing and another attempt by evil doers to cause mayhem in Edo State and across the country.
In a statement he personally signed, Okoh said: “The national leadership of the CAN vehemently condemns in its entirety, the recent assassination attempt on the General Overseer of Omega Fire Ministries International, Apostle Johnson Suleman, and the killing of his aides.
“The national leadership of CAN commiserates with the Omega Fire Ministries International and the family of those who lost their relatives in the ugly incident.
“While we call for a full-scale investigation into the dastardly act that claimed several innocent lives, let all hands be on deck to uncover the identities of those involved in this heinous crime and bring them to book.
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“We urge the Federal Government and the security agencies to see the incident for what it is: a sign of the nation’s wobbling security system, and act quickly to address the situation.”
The CAN president also urged security agencies not to rest on their oars over the Abuja terror alert.
He said: “Similarly, in view of the U.S Embassy’s warning of a possible terror attack by bandits in Abuja, CAN appeals to our security operatives to wake up to the challenges of securing people’s lives and property to avoid the consequences of a resort to self-help.
“We must do whatever it takes to stop those plotting to eliminate innocent citizens anywhere in the country by brutal means, from achieving their ignoble objectives. They must not be allowed to continue their wickedness.”
Okoh also urged churches and other faiths in Nigerians to be security-conscious at all times.
“While CAN appeals to churches and, by extension, all Nigerians, to be vigilant, and alert security agencies to any suspicious movements in their vicinities, we will continue to pray for lasting peace and security in our country, in Jesus’ name. Amen,” he added.