United Church of Christ in Nations (UCCI), also known as HEKAN, has urged the federal government to resolve the farmers, herders’ clashes and ensure the immediate release of the Dapchi girl and the Chibok girls.
Speaking at the 52nd Annual Convention of the Church at its national secretariat with the Theme: “God, Revive Us Again,” President of the Church, Rev. Amos Kiri, said the federal government “needs to be proactive and improve on the security of lives and property of citizens,” adding that the clashes and insecurity had impacted on every aspect of the country.
“May I use this medium to commend the federal government on its effort in containing the insecurity facing this great country? For years now, killings of innocent souls have been the order of the day.
“Herdsmen, farmers’ clashes have claimed too many lives.
Nigeria has become a fearful place to live because you could be kidnapped, attacked in the farm or even in your house by hoodlums/bandits.
hoodlums/bandits. “I call on the government both at federal and state levels to intensify security and save the lives and property of citizens.
The recent allegation of compromise by some bad elements among our security forces and subsequent admittance by the federal government as reported by the media should be investigated and the culprits punished according to the laws of the land.
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Continuing, he said: “This is the only way the spate of killings shall be nibbed in the bud so that we can all exercise our freedom to live or move anywhere we wish within the country.
“I, therefore, call on the government to intensify efforts that will lead to the release of all the abducted girls.
Additional security measures should also be put in place to safeguard the lives of all Nigerians, irrespective of their tribes, religion or political affiliations.
