CAN holds peaceful protest in Plateau over killings of Christians

CAN holds peaceful protest in Plateau over killings of Christians

By: Zagazola Makama

The Plateau State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) on Monday staged a peaceful protest in Jos to express concerns over the continued killing of Christians in the state.

The protest, led by the CAN State Chairman, Rev. Fr. Polycarp Lubo, commenced at about 9:43 a.m. from Favwei Junction and terminated at the New Government House, Little Rayfield.

Speaking at the Government House, Rev. Fr. Lubo and the President of the Church of Christ in Nations (COCIN) appealed to the Plateau State Government to urgently convey their message to President Bola Tinubu.

They said the protest was aimed at drawing national attention to the plight of Christian communities affected by the recent violence.

In his response, Gov. Caleb Mutfwang assured the protesters of the government’s commitment to securing the lives and property of all citizens in the state.

He noted that the Inspector General of Police had expressed readiness to deploy additional personnel to Plateau to strengthen security operations.

A formal letter of protest was presented to the governor for onward transmission to the President.

CAN holds peaceful protest in Plateau over killings of Christians