The Rivers State branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN has frowned at the indiscriminate killings of both civillians and the security agents in the state.
In a press statement, the chairman Dr Stanley Dimkpa and the Secretary Archbishop Emmanuel Ogu lamented the inceasant waste of God’s reverred creatures and excessive spilling of blood on the land, stressing that the act brings curses or attracts God’s wrath to d land.
The statement said, God created man in his own image and likeness and commanded that killings be forbidden.
CAN Rivers State therefore warns all those involved to desist frm this heinous act and confess to God for forgiveness.
CAN River state send our heartfelt condolences to all the bereaved families and pray for the repose of the souls of the dead while also praying the rapid recovery of those at the hospitals.
The statement reiterated the earlier call on all Christians in the state to go out to cast their votes in their numbers to candidates of their choices without fear of any molestation.
However CAN called on the security agencies an INEC officials to be professional in carrying out their duties advising them to be unbaised in the job.
In the behaviours of some politicians during elections the Rivers Statr CAN call on all political leaders to exercise maturity, patience and wisdom in there actions avoiding acts that will jeopardize the stability of our hard earned democracy.
The association directed all religious leaders and the entire Christian community to embark on serious prayers and fasting for a peaceful, violence free and credible Governorship / Houses of Assembly elections.
