The security crisis in Nigeria is beyond everyone's thoughts: Christian leaders describe the situation

Christian leaders in Nigeria say the security crisis in Nigeria, Africa's most populous country, is beyond everyone's control. Members of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) say insecurity is a major concern in the northwestern Nigerian state of Katuna. Several believers were abducted in an attack on a Baptist church in Kaduna on October 31.

In a related statement, Christian leaders described the security crisis in Nigeria. In a statement, CAN State Chairperson Pastor Joseph Hayab, representing CAN members, requested that Sumanaskar from around the world come to the rescue of Christians in the state. The statement added that insecurity in the region has grown beyond recognition and is a threat to the country itself, and is causing more harm than good to ordinary people in Katuna and Nigeria.

Two of the 66 believers abducted in the October 31 attack on a Baptist church in the Chikungunya local government area were killed on November 6 and five others were injured, according to the report. Last month, 343 people were killed in robberies and violence between July and September this year, 830 were abducted, 210 were injured in attacks and 10 were raped, Internal Security and Home Affairs Commissioner Samuel Aruwan said last month.

Christian Solidarity Worldwide (CSW) has described the state of Katuna as "the epicenter of kidnappings and robberies in Nigeria".