Borno Christians Hold Black Sunday to Demand Security

On a designated "Black Sunday," Christians in Borno State gathered to mourn victims of insecurity and demand an end to violence and kidnappings. The event took place in Maiduguri, led by Joshua Akeredolu, the state chapter leader of the Christian Association of Nigeria, and Bishop Daniel Okoh, who urged national leadership to focus on the pressing issues of insecurity.

The gathering was a prayerful response to the ongoing violence, including the kidnapping and killing of clergymen and community members, such as Reverend Musa, who was abducted in 2023, and a pastor from EYN Church who was killed last year. Akeredolu expressed the need for the Christian community to advocate for protection from the government, emphasizing the devastating impact of insecurity on families across the nation.

The Christian Association of Nigeria declared this nationwide observance to honor those affected by violence, which has left countless families devastated.