CAN demands restructuring of security structure

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Kano State on Wednesday called on President Muhammadu Buhari to consider restructuring the security formation of the country.

The chairman of the local CAN chapter, Rev Samuel Adeyemo, said the president must change the current security structure in the country if he wants to win the war against numerous security challenges in the land.

Adeyemo gave the advice in a remark at the “Pastors Solemn Assembly for the Peace and Security of the Church” in Kano held at the Believers Fellowship Baptist Church.

Adeyemo cited insurgents’ attacks in the Northeast as well as the wave of banditry, kidnapping and armed robbery on the highways in other parts of the country as basis for the appeal and the prayers.

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The CAN chair specifically observed that God has been merciful to the city of Kano by shielding it from the growing wave of insecurity.

His words: “The wave of kidnapping, herdsmen killings, armed robbery attacks on our highways and the insecurity in nation prompted us to call for these prayers. The Muslims and Christians must rise up and pray.

“Secondly, let the security apparatus of the nation, that is the Federal Government needs to reshuffle the security apparatus; let them review it because we have the expertise; we have the materials to restore the nation’s security.”

He, also summoned pastors in the state to come together for a solemn prayer on security.

The cleric, however, appreciated the efforts of Kano State Governor Abdullahi Umar Ganduje and the various security agencies for their roles, urging them to rededicate their efforts.

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