Terrorists committing premeditated acts of genocide in Plateau – CAN
By Nathaniel Gbaoron | BusinessDay.ng | April 17, 2025
Daniel Okoh, an Archbishop and the national President of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), has described the recent attacks in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas of Plateau State as “premeditated vicious acts of genocide” against indigenous Christian communities.
Okoh stated this on Thursday in Jos, during CAN’s distribution of relief materials to victims of the recent attacks in Plateau state.
Represented by Stephen Baba Panya, the vice president of CAN, Okoh extended the association’s condolences to families affected by the attacks and expressed unwavering solidarity with the people of Plateau State.
He emphasised that the body of Christ and God Almighty stand with the grieving communities, assuring them they are not alone in their pain and loss.
“We are here on behalf of the President and the entire leadership of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) to stand in solidarity with the people and government of Plateau State, especially the communities and families of those affected directly in Bokkos and Bassa Local Government Areas of the state.
To say the least, these recent attacks indicate the highest level of inhumanity to humans expressed by the terrorists. We convey our deepest condolences to each and every one who is affected in one way or the other”.
The CAN president praised both President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and Governor Caleb Mutfwang for steps taken so far but called on the Federal Government to intensify efforts in ensuring a lasting solution to the ongoing violence.