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Ekiti Church Attack: CAN Demands Action Over Killing, Abduction of Worshippers
Joel Ajayi
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has received with deep shock and grave concern reports of the attack on a church gathering in Eda Oniyo, where gunmen reportedly killed a pastor and abducted several worshippers during an open-air crusade. This is deeply disturbing.
In a statement Signed President, Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Daniel Okoh on Teusday in Abuja. CAN condemns this heinous act in the strongest possible terms.
People had gathered peacefully to worship God, only to be met with violence. This is not just an attack on a church; it is a brutal assault on our shared humanity and the sanctity of life.
The Association mourns with the family of the slain pastor and stands in full solidarity with the victims and the entire Christian community in Ekiti State. Thoughts and prayers are with those who have been taken, alongside a call for their immediate and safe release.
This tragedy comes amid a disturbing pattern of attacks. Only recently, gunmen struck communities in Yagba West Local Government Area, abducting residents, including clergy, their families, and other community members. These repeated incidents underscore a deepening security crisis that can no longer be ignored.
The attack further heightens concerns about the safety of lives and the protection of communities. No one should have to live in fear, and no place of worship must ever become a hunting ground for criminals.
CAN states unequivocally that the protection of lives and property remains the primary responsibility of government. Authorities and security agencies are urged to act swiftly, decisively, and transparently.
Those responsible for this atrocity must be apprehended and brought to justice without delay, while every effort must be made to rescue the abducted unharmed.
The government is also urged to immediately strengthen security presence, especially in vulnerable and rural communities, and to deploy proactive intelligence measures to prevent further attacks.
At the same time, citizens must speak out firmly. The killing of a pastor and the abduction of worshippers gathered to commune with their Creator reflect a grave disregard for life, faith, and the moral fabric of society.
Nigeria must not normalise the killing of worshippers or the abduction of innocent citizens in places of refuge.
May God comfort the bereaved, protect those in captivity, and restore peace and security to the nation.
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DNKI President Champions Humanitarian Service, Sustainable Community Development
Cyril Samania
The President of De Norsemen Kclub International (DNKI), Chief Oliver Patrick Ityohegh, has reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to humanitarian service, stressing the importance of supporting vulnerable people and improving community welfare beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day.
Ityohegh stated this during the organisation’s Cauldron Night and Award Presentation held to commemorate its 2026 Humanitarian Day celebration, theme: “Humanity First: Advancing Hope, Dignity and Community Well-being.” organised by the DNKI Abuja Chapter.
He emphasised that humanitarian service should be a continuous responsibility driven by compassion, solidarity and a commitment to making a meaningful difference in society.
According to him, DNKI’s humanitarian activities reflect its dedication to giving back to society and supporting people in need, while encouraging members to sustain initiatives that promote human dignity and community well-being.
He added that the organisation would continue to strengthen its humanitarian engagements through practical interventions aimed at improving the lives of vulnerable people and promoting community development.
Speaking at the event, the representative of the Abuja Chapter Chairman and Chairman of its Advisory Council, Prince Efiong Okpe, said the organisation’s humanitarian activities extended beyond the annual celebration of Humanitarian Day on October 15.
Okpe explained that DNKI undertook several initiatives throughout the year, including blood donation exercises, visits to hospitals and correctional centres, as well as support for orphanages and other vulnerable groups.
According to him, the organisation also collaborated with humanitarian bodies in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) to identify areas of need and provide assistance within its available resources.
He described Humanitarian Day as an opportunity for members to renew their commitment to service and demonstrate solidarity with people facing difficult circumstances.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Planning Committee and Coordinator of the DNKI Gwagwalada Zone, Mr Etudaiye Hamzat, disclosed that the chapter had provided financial assistance to some members to help pay their children’s school fees, alongside distributing bags of rice and other relief items to members experiencing hardship.
Hamzat explained that the interventions followed concerns over the difficulties some members faced in meeting their family responsibilities, particularly the rising cost of their children’s education.
He maintained that supporting members in need was consistent with the organisation’s humanitarian principles, adding that DNKI remained committed to extending assistance to non-members and vulnerable communities as part of its commitment to leading by example.
Looking ahead, Hamzat said the Abuja Chapter planned to expand its humanitarian outreach to remote communities within the FCT, with particular attention to orphanages, schools and widows facing difficulties in meeting their family responsibilities.
He also recalled previous interventions for internally displaced persons (IDPs), which included the distribution of food, clothing and educational materials, noting that the chapter intended to scale up such initiatives in the coming year.
The highlight of the event was the presentation of awards to outstanding members and distinguished non-members in recognition of their contributions to humanitarian service.
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