According to a report by Leadership on Monday, November 3, 2025, the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in the 19 Northern states has appealed to the federal government to take stronger action against terrorism and insecurity across the country.
The association’s chairman, Reverend John Joseph Hayab, said this while reacting to the recent statement made by US President Donald Trump about violence in Nigeria.
Hayab clarified that Trump’s statement should not be viewed as a threat against Nigeria, but as a message urging the country to confront terrorism more seriously.
He noted that some people misunderstood the intention, explaining that the concern was about ending the activities of violent groups rather than attacking the nation itself.
He pointed out that the killing and persecution of Christians in the North are undeniable and have drawn the attention of world leaders.
He mentioned that international lawmakers, including members of the US Congress, have already taken steps to discuss the worsening insecurity in Nigeria.
According to Hayab, Trump’s involvement shows that the global community is worried about the situation.
He urged the Nigerian government to prove it can solve its own problems by acting decisively against the perpetrators of violence.
He added that Nigeria should not wait for foreign powers to step in before protecting its citizens.
Hayab expressed sadness over the deep division along religious lines in the country.
He said many Nigerians quickly accuse others of betrayal whenever they support peace or fairness across faiths.
He warned that such thinking fuels hatred and prevents national unity.
“Nobody in his right senses should deny that there are killings of Christians in Northern Nigeria. Nobody in his right senses should deny that there is persecution and maltreatment of Christians in Northern Nigeria,” he said. View, More,
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