CAN orders Oyo churches to take important measures amid insecurity

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Oyo State has urged churches to take important security measures in a bid to curb growing security threats.

The association, via a communique issued in Ibadan and jointly signed by the state chairman, Elisha Ogundiya, and secretary, Samuel Owolabi, directed churches across the state to suspend late-night programmes and fence their premises.

“Due to incessant abduction and kidnapping in recent times, Oyo CAN advises churches to be more security conscious by positioning security personnel and other electronic devices strategically within their premises and neighbourhood,” the communique stated.

CAN also advised churches to intensify prayers for the release of abducted persons, and take urgent steps to strengthen perimeter security. They warned against allowing strangers to sleep within sanctuaries or church compounds, noting the need to limit movement and avoid late-night travel.

“Churches not fenced and gated should see it as their next project,” the association added.