Christian Association of Nigeria Urges President Tinubu to Probe Deadly Attack in Plateau State

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concern over the recent terrorist attack in Plateau state, which claimed the lives of over 160 people and left 221 houses burnt. In a statement, CAN urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the attack and ensure that the security agencies abide by his directive to bring the culprits to justice. The association condemned the attack, calling it a barbaric act that cannot happen even in the animal kingdom. CAN also appealed to President Tinubu not to allow Plateau or any part of Nigeria to become ungovernable due to the activities of terrorists.

Key Takeaways:

• The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has urged President Bola Tinubu to probe the terrorist attack in Plateau state, which claimed the lives of over 160 people and left 221 houses burnt.
• CAN condemned the attack, calling it a barbaric act that cannot happen even in the animal kingdom.
• The association urged President Tinubu to ensure that the security agencies abide by his directive to bring the culprits to justice.
• CAN appealed to President Tinubu not to allow Plateau or any part of Nigeria to become ungovernable due to the activities of terrorists.
• The statement was signed by Sunday Oibe, the Northern CAN Secretary, in Kaduna on Wednesday.
• The attack occurred in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State.
• The association noted that Plateau has consistently suffered from terrorist attacks since the democratic dispensation in Nigeria.

Statistics:

• Over 160 people were killed in the terrorist attack in Plateau state.
• 221 houses were burnt in the attack.
• The attack occurred in Barkin Ladi, Bokkos, and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State.

Sources:

Source 1: Statement signed by Sunday Oibe, Northern CAN Secretary

Source 2: Kazeem Badmus, a graduate of Mass Communication with years of experience in journalism and media writing.