Nigeria bleeding from insecurity, CAN declares on “Black Sunday”

From Fred Ezeh, Abuja
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Sunday lamented the escalating wave of insecurity across the country, declaring that Nigeria is “bleeding” from the effects of terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and other forms of violent crimes that have claimed thousands of lives and displaced countless communities.
The association made the declaration as Christians across the country observed a nationwide “Black Sunday” in memory of victims of insecurity and in solidarity with families and communities devastated by violence.
In a message to Christians, CAN President Archbishop Daniel Okoh said the Church could no longer remain silent in the face of persistent attac...