Christian leaders warn against politicising insecurity

 CHRISTIAN leaders in Ondo State, yesterday, warned political leaders against politicising the country’s security challenges, insisting that the protection of lives and property should not be subjected to partisan interests.

The warning came during the turning of the sod for the Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, Ecumenical Centre in Akure, a project facilitated by the Minister of Interior, Dr Bunmi Tunji-Ojo.

Founder of Agape Christian Ministries and Convener of the Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria, PFN, Bishop Felix Adejumo and the Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Rev. Jude Arogundade, spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony.

They expressed concern over persistent insecurity and killings across the country.

Bishop Adejumo said leaders must stop pretending not to know the causes of insecurity and take decisive steps to end the bloodshed.

He said: “Our leaders and politicians should not play politics with the security of lives and property in Nigeria.

“The blood that is being shed in this nation is crying daily and they need to bring an end to this carnage that we are seeing.”

In his remarks, Bishop Arogundade condemned the alleged importation of terrorists into Nigeria, describing it as an act of treason against the country’s sovereignty.

He said: “To bring fighters from outside the country to kill Nigerian citizens is treason against the sovereignty of Nigeria.”

The cleric urged residents not to panic, noting that consultations and security meetings were ongoing among stakeholders to safeguard lives and property.

“We are not sleeping. There are meetings and consultations going on every day. We must remain calm and continue to support efforts aimed at securing our communities and our country,” he said.