By Ogbonna Casmir
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has condemned the massacre of residents of Ukpabi-Nimbo by Fulani herdsmen describing it as share wickedness.
It however called all Igbo communities to prepare for self defense while declaring a one-day of mourning for the dead.
Loading ...Addressing journalists yesterday, secretary of the religious body in Enugu State, Apostle Dr. Joseph Ajujungwa, said the wanton destruction of lives and properties by the herdsmen could no longer be taken for granted.
While expressing shock that security operatives could not nip the attack in the bud despite having prior information, Ajujungwa called on South-East communities to rise up and defend themselves.
“We are shocked and saddened over the level or carnage perpetrated by these Fulani herdsmen in Nimbo community.
“More painful is the fact that security agencies had ample time and opportunity but they looked the other way; in view of this, I am calling on the people of Enugu State and other South-East States to rise up and defend themselves because security operatives have failed”, he said.
Ajujungwa maintained that it would be wrong “for our people to fold their hands and watch helplessly while our women are being raped, our men are being killed and our ancestral land is being taken away.”
While calling for investigation of all the security agencies in the State, he announced one-day of mourning to commiserate with all those who lost their lives in the attack.
“In honour of those whose lives were snuffed away by these herdsmen, CAN declares one-day of mourning. Within this period, we ask our people to pray fervently and ask God to take control”, he added.
