The Christian Association of Nigeria, Taraba State chapter, has called on the government and intelligence agencies to, as a matter of urgency arrest those responsible for the recent gruesome killings in the state.
State Chairman of CAN, Rev. Dr. Isaiah Magaji Jirapye made this call in a statement he personally signed on Sunday.
The call follows the killing of farmers in the Yangtu Development Area of Taraba State on Friday by suspected Fulani bandits.
Jirapye urged authorities to leave no stone in ensuring the perpetrators are brought to book.
In the statement, Rev.Jirapye, condemned the killing in what he described as “inhuman and dastardly acts”.
The association called for a thorough investigation to identify and hold accountable those behind the attacks.
Urging for calm in the affected communities, CAN pointed out the importance of cooperation with security agencies, calling on residents to provide relevant information that could aid in the quick apprehension of those responsible.