CAN Demands Investigation into Threats Against Christians

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has petitioned the Department of State Services (DSS) and the Nigeria Police to investigate a viral video that threatens coordinated attacks on Christians during Sunday worship in Enugu and Jos. In the video, a young man leads a group of boys in chants vowing to attack Christian worshippers.

CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, condemned the video, stating that the threat should not be dismissed as an empty chant and emphasized that every Nigerian has the right to worship without fear. CAN expressed concern over the involvement of children in issuing these threats and called for security agencies to determine the video's origin and the identities of those involved.

Despite the leadership of Jama’atu Izalatil Bid’ah Wa Iqamatis Sunnah disavowing the video, CAN insisted on an independent investigation. The association demanded immediate protection for churches and communities in Enugu, Jos, and other potential flashpoints.