The South-West Zone of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has called for urgent and coordinated actions to address the worsening insecurity across the South-West and other parts of the country, following rising cases of kidnappings and banditry.
The South-West CAN, in a statement signed by its Chairman, Bishop Dr. Barnabas Tunde Akin-Akinsanya, expressed deep concern over repeated attacks in states including Oyo, Ekiti, Ondo and Lagos, describing the situation as a national tragedy threatening peace, economic stability and social cohesion.
The association said insecurity, once regarded as occasional incidents, had now become a recurring national emergency, heightening fear and uncertainty among citizens.
“The time has come for governments at all levels to move beyond rhetoric and adopt extraordinary measures to confront this national emergency,” the statement said.
CAN called on authorities to deploy advanced security technology, intelligence systems, drones and improved communication tools to strengthen security operations, while urging a comprehensive review of Nigeria’s security architecture. It also advocated better equipping of security agencies and the establishment of state police to enhance rapid response to emerging threats.
The association further recommended that Nigeria seek strategic technical and intelligence support from international partners, stressing that national security should transcend politics and bureaucracy.
CAN urged South-West governors to intensify regional cooperation and strengthen community-based intelligence gathering, warning that forests, highways, farms and border communities were becoming increasingly vulnerable to criminal infiltration.
It also advised residents to remain vigilant, avoid high-risk routes where possible and promptly report suspicious movements to security agencies, while continuing to pray for peace and national healing.
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