CAN Raises Alarm Over Insecurity, Says Nigeria Becoming Unsafe

The Chairman of the Niger State chapter of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has raised concerns over the worsening security situation in the country, warning that Nigeria is becoming increasingly unsafe for citizens.

Speaking during a CAN council meeting at the State Secretariat in Minna, the cleric, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, said the nation has “nosedived into a state of fear” due to persistent insecurity, economic hardship, and what he described as unfulfilled promises by leaders.

Yohanna lamented the growing level of insecurity, citing reports of foreign travel advisories cautioning against visits to some states and even Abuja over fears of possible attacks.

“Who is safe, and where in Nigeria can one boast of safety? If Nigerian military generals and senior security officers can be killed, then who cannot be killed?” he asked.

The cleric listed incidents of kidnappings, killings, destruction of property, and attacks on markets and farmlands, noting that such developments have continued to destabilise communities across the country.

He also referenced circulating security alerts and reports on social media, including an alleged leaked memo attributed to the Nigeria Customs Service, warning of possible attacks on government facilities and military formations.

“With or without certainty, the situation calls for vigilance, security awareness, and prayers for divine intervention. I believe that one day, good will triumph over evil,” he said.

Yohanna called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, to urgently strengthen security measures, warning that “there is no smoke without fire.”

He further stressed that Nigeria’s situation would not improve unless citizens collectively embrace positive change, adding that failure to do the right thing would continue to impact all sectors of national life.