CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (CAN), CALLS FOR END TO INSECURITY IN PLATEAU STATE

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Plateau State Chapter, has called on governments at all levels to take decisive steps to end insecurity and protect lives and property across the state.

The call was contained in a communiqué issued at the end of the association’s maiden leadership retreat held from July 7 to 9, 2026, at the Miango Rest Home. The communiqué was read by the State Chairman, Rev. Dr. Dunka Gomwalk.

The retreat, themed “Strategically Positioning CAN on the Plateau for the Future in the Face of Contemporary Challenges,” brought together church leaders, women and youth leaders, coordinators from the 17 local government areas and other stakeholders.

CAN expressed concern that despite efforts by government and security agencies, insecurity had continued to take different dimensions, leaving many communities under constant threat.

It resolved that “the rising spate of attacks in our rural and urban communities must stop,” urging security agencies to intensify efforts to safeguard lives and property.

The association also encouraged communities to embrace community policing and vigilante groups, while calling on government to provide vulnerable communities with the security support needed to defend themselves.

CAN further demanded the prompt arrest and prosecution of perpetrators of attacks. It also called for the enforcement of existing laws regulating the activities of hawkers, scrap metal scavengers, motorcycle and tricycle operators.

On internally displaced persons, the association condemned attempts to forcefully seize community lands. It urged government to recover such lands and ensure the rebuilding and resettlement of affected communities.

The communiqué also highlighted the shortage of Christian Religious Studies teachers in public schools and appealed to the state government to recruit more qualified teachers. It equally rejected calls for the relocation of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, NIPSS, Kuru.

CAN raised concern over rising drug abuse and excessive alcohol consumption, urging government to enact laws regulating their production, distribution and consumption. It also condemned the reported forceful conversion and marriage of minors.

The association called on government to address unemployment and poverty through sustainable empowerment and skills acquisition programmes, saying youth engagement would help reduce social vices.

Reaffirming its commitment to peace, CAN said, “The church has always been one and will continue to speak with one voice on issues that concern the state and the church.” It pledged to continue working with government and people of other faiths to promote peaceful coexistence and good governance.

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