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The Chairman of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger State Chapter, Most Reverend Bulus Dauwa Yohanna, has expressed concern over the worsening security situation in the country, warning that Nigeria is fast becoming unsafe for citizens.
Speaking during a CAN council meeting held at the State Secretariat in Minna, the cleric, who is also the Catholic Bishop of Kontagora Diocese, said the nation has “nosedived into a state of fear” due to persistent insecurity challenges, economic hardship, and what he described as unfulfilled promises by leaders.
He further lamented the growing level of insecurity, citing reports of foreign nationals issuing travel advisories warning their citizens against visiting some states and even Abuja, the nation’s capital, over fears of possible attacks.
“Who is safe, and where in Nigeria can one boast of safety? If Nigerian military generals and senior security officers can be killed, then who cannot be killed?” he asked.
Bishop Yohanna also listed cases of kidnappings, abductions, killings, destruction of houses, and the burning of markets and farmlands, alleging that such incidents have continued to destabilise communities across the country.
He noted concerns over circulating reports and security alerts on social media and alleged internal security communications warning of possible attacks on Abuja and other states, including Niger State.
Referencing a leaked memo reportedly attributed to the Nigeria Customs Service on planned attacks on government facilities and military bases, he urged Nigerians to remain vigilant and prayerful.
“With or without certainty, the situation calls for vigilance, security awareness, and prayers for divine intervention. I believe that one day, good will triumph over evil,” he said.
The cleric called on President Bola Tinubu and Niger State Governor, Umar Bago, to urgently strengthen security measures, warning that “there is no smoke without fire”.
He further cautioned that Nigeria’s situation would not improve unless citizens collectively change their ways, stressing that failure to do the right thing would continue to affect all sectors of national life.
Niger CAN chairman laments insecurity, says nobody safe in Nigeria
