CAN Demands Probe Into Viral Video Threatening To Kill Christians In Enugu, Jos.
CAN in a statement by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, said the probe should establish when and where the video was recorded, identify those involved and determine who organised or facilitated the activity, saying anyone found culpable must be held accountable in accordance with the law.
While describing the threats as chilling and utterly unacceptable, CAN said no Nigerian should have to fear for their lives because of their faith or face the prospect of violence simply for gathering to worship God.
Archbishop Okoh said, “Such threats must not be dismissed as mere chants or treated as harmless displays of youthful exuberance.
They demand urgent attention and decisive action. “On behalf of CAN, I condemn this apparent incitement to religious violence. We are particularly alarmed by the apparent involvement of children and young persons in chants threatening the killing of innocent worshippers. The possibility that young people are being exposed to or encouraged to embrace such hatred raises serious concerns that must not be ignored.
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