The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has appealed to the Federal Government to urgently put an end to the rising case of kidnapping and killings especially in the northern part of the country.

President of CAN, Rev Samson Ayokunle in his Easter message also urged government to secure the country, ensure safety of lives and property to allow free movement of people during and after the festive period. Rev Ayokunle advised all Christians, Muslims and non-religious citizens to pursue peace, tolerance and love for one another no matter the situation.

In a statement he personally signed, Reverend Ayokunle congratulated all Christians in Nigeria and beyond on this most auspicious occasion of this year’s Easter, which according to him is the commemoration of the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ, our Lord and Saviour.

The CAN boss went further saying that the celebration of Easter is important to Christians because it reminds them that somebody died or sacrificed Himself so that others might live.

In the spirit of the season, and as citizens of this country, Ayokunle urged all Christians, as well as Muslims and non-religious citizens of Nigeria to pursue peace, tolerance and love for one another just as Jesus offered His life to reconcile humankind to God.