CAN mourns victims of Edo road accident
The National Leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria has commiserated the families of those lost their lives in a ghastly accident that occured near Benin city Edo State.
CAN expressed its condolence In a press statement on Wednesday, by the President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, extending condolences to the families of the victims and the affected church communities.
A fatal accident had occured near Benin City, Edo State, which claimed the lives of twelve pastors, a baby, and a driver from the Salvation Army.
The Christ body also lamented the attack on worshippers at the Redeemed Christian Church of God in Abule-Ori, Obafemi Owode Local Government Area of Ogun State, which led to the death of a pastor and several kidnappings.
Okoh, in the statement said, “The loss of twelve pastors (Officers), a baby, and a driver in a fatal accident on the same day near Benin City, Edo State, is a devastating blow to the congregation, the body of Christ in Nigeria, and the nation at large.
“We stand with the Salvation Army during this very difficult time in prayer, asking that God will comfort them and ease their pain.”
The Archbishop called for thoroughly investigate into the accident to prevent a recurrence of such a tragic incident.
He described the attack on RCCG worshippers as an assault on religious freedom in Nigeria and called for intensified efforts from security agencies to apprehend the perpetrators.
“We commend the security agencies for their swift response to the incident and call for intensified efforts to apprehend all the perpetrators,” the CAN President said.
The opined that the incident had called for increased security measures in places of worship and called for a thorough investigation into the tragic accident.
“We urge the various security agencies to increase vigilance at places of worship during religious gatherings and provide adequate security measures for worshippers,” Archbishop Okoh said.
The Archibishop also urged the citizens not to be discouraged by recent losses but to continue to look up to God for help.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the affected families and churches. May the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace,” the top cleric prayed.
