Chukwu Obinna 
CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh
JOS, Nigeria – The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has issued a strong warning over what it describes as rising, coordinated attacks targeting Christian communities across northern and Middle Belt states, urging immediate government intervention to prevent further loss of life.
CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, delivered the warning on Tuesday during the organisation’s Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council meeting held in Jos. He said the venue was “purposefully chosen” to reflect the city’s long history of conflict, resilience and faith.
Okoh said it would be “a grave injustice” to deny the severity of violence that has led to mass displacement, destroyed villages, orphaned children and widowed families. He recounted a recent visit to displaced persons in Bokkos, noting that while the trauma is deep, “the faith we encountered was stronger still.”
He declared CAN’s stance “unequivocal,” asserting that the pattern of killings constitutes “Christian genocide in Nigeria.” According to him, silence from leaders would be “morally indefensible” in the face of repeated attacks.
The archbishop said CAN is open to international scrutiny if it prompts the government to act more decisively. “We will continue to demand justice, accountability and protection for vulnerable communities,” he said.
He called on federal authorities to strengthen security deployments, support displaced families and prioritise humanitarian assistance, warning that failure to intervene could allow the situation to escalate into “something far more devastating.”
Okoh urged Christian leaders nationwide to maintain unity and “speak with one voice” in response to what he described as an existential threat.
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