The President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN),
Rev. Samson Supo Ayokunle, has asked the federal government to arrest those
behind the murder of Mrs. Funke Olakunri, the daughter of the leader of
Afenifere, Pa Reuben Fasoranti.
In a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Assistant (Media and
Communications) to the CAN President, Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, the Christian
body condemned the brutal murder of
Olakunri, urging the federal government to overhaul the security system in the
country with a view to halting the unending killings.
"The criminality in the country is condemnable,
reprehensible and unacceptable act. The killings have become too alarming that
no explanation from the government can justify. Is the government totally
overwhelmed?
"What is the essence of government, is it not first of
all to protect lives and property? The stories we are hearing are neither
exaggerated nor politicised. This killing is a big dent on the government of
the day," it said.
According to report of the incident, Olakunri was killed on
her way back to Lagos by some criminals who are still at large.
CAN said it was worrisome that while the Pan Yoruba
socio-cultural group, Afenifere had blamed the killer herdsmen for the gruesome
murder, the police said the perpetrators were kidnappers.
"But our position is that whoever is responsible for
this despicable act, the security agencies should rise up to unmask the
perpetrators of this wicked annoying act.
"Today, it is Mrs. Olakunri. No one knows who the next person
could be! We are seriously concerned and are weeping for our beloved country,
Nigeria. Why have things become like this? The bad image these acts are giving
us as a nation daily is bad and totally shameful. Can’t the government act
better for us?" CAN queried.
The Christian body advised the federal government to
overhaul the security architecture of the country, adding that the security
systems appeared to have collapsed.
According to the CAN
President: "Nowhere is safe again due to the criminal activities of men of
the underworld who are manifesting as terrorists, killer herdsmen, kidnappers,
ritual killers, armed bandits, religious fundamentalists (Boko Haram) and armed
robbers.
"People are being kidnapped with impunity and ransom is
being paid to get their captives released. For how long will these things
continue to go on?".
"We call on the Police and other security agencies to
wake up from their slumber and fish out those responsible for this crime and
other killings in the country. You can’t justify the salaries you are earning
every month when it appears as if you are on duty and cannot secure lives and
properties of citizens.
"It appears ‘things are falling apart because they are
no longer at ease.’ May God deliver our nation from total collapse in Jesus
Name," he said.
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