The Lutheran Church of Christ in Nigeria, LCCN, has told the Federal Government that its lacklustre responses to criminals perpetuating insecurity across the country are making rising insecurity appear normal.
The President of the Church, Archbishop Musa Filibus, who presided over the 200th General Church Council in Demsa, Adamawa State, condemned the repeated tragedies affecting communities and places of worship.
Addressing a gathering of diocesan bishops, cathedral deans, district pastors, members of the Board of Trustees, department heads, and other key church officials meeting to deliberate on issues central to the Church’s mission and Nigeria’s current socio-political climate, he said the recent abduction of worshippers in Niger State, the kidnapping of schoolchildren in Kebbi, and persistent attacks in several communities are unfortunate.
He described the incidents as “painful reminders of the vulnerability of citizens,” adding that the Federal Government’s “disturbing inactiveness and slow response” to recurring violence could normalise criminality nationwide.
“Nigeria cannot continue on this path where innocent lives are taken daily without decisive intervention. Government must rise to the occasion,” the Archbishop said.
Filibus also urged the government to take seriously the recent classification of Nigeria as a Country of Particular Concern by the United States.
“The designation should be seen not as a diplomatic slight but as a call to reaffirm Nigeria’s commitment to justice, human rights, and religious freedom,” he advised.
At the end of deliberations, the 200th General Church Council reaffirmed its commitments to advocate for peace and justice at all levels of society, strengthen internal governance and missionary outreach, and support victims of violence and displacement, among others.
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