CAN laments growing insecurity in Taraba

 

By Godwin Agia, Jalingo

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN Taraba State chapter has on Tuesday lamented the growing insecurity ranging from abduction and killings in the State and the need for both State and federal governments to step up action.

In a statement by the Taraba State CAN chairman, Rev. Dr. Isaiah Magaji Jirapye in Jalingo said the association expressed dismay at the nefarious activities of kidnappers which are targeted at Christian Clergymen and their families.

The statement read in parts, "It would be recalled that recently kidnappers stormed the resident of clergy with ECWA church in Mile six, Jalingo and many other clerics. The abductors made it clear that the Clergy was their target. Again this Sunday another Clergy with the CRC-N was abducted in his station at Tudun Haske, a village in Donga Local Government area of Taraba State alongside his family members and others."

"CAN condemn this nefarious act and called on the government to make the security of life and properties of Christian clerics a top priority as now they are the soft target of the kidnappers."

"CAN is worried that local Communities and villages are no longer safe as they are attacked frequently by these bad elements without caution and regard for humanity".

"This must not be allowed to continue to happen, government should prioritize the security of the local communities across the state".

"Security presence should be felt at the local communities. The people should support security agencies with intelligence that will uncover the idea of the criminals in their midst". Statement added.".