Christian leaders in Kaduna State of called in churches in the state to take measures to defend themselves against future terrorist attacks instead of depending on the government and security agencies.
The admonition was given during the 24th edition of the Annual Southern Kaduna Prayer Summit was held on Saturday and Sunday, an annual event convened by the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association (SKCLA).
While speaking at the two-day event which was held in Kafanchan, Chairman of the SKCLA, Rev. Emmanuel Kure, explained that worship centres were sacred places and must be protected by the church leadership.
According to Kure, churches must complement the government’s efforts by implementing robust security measures to safeguard their premises.
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Recalling the abduction of over 177 worshippers by terrorists on January 18, Kure said:
“We must take immediate steps and not create an environment for this kind of thing to recur. We are calling upon all churches and mosques alike to rise up and do the needful to secure their places of worship.
“The youth organisations in our worship centres must come together to protect these places so that we can prevent what happened in Kajuru,” he added, while also calling on the government to intensify efforts to secure the quick release of the abducted worshippers.
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