Christian youths in Kaduna State under the aegis of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) Youth Wing have threatened to take up arms in self-defence over incessant attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
The National President of YOWICAN, Daniel Kadzai, in Abuja on Monday said the threat was necessary following perceived complacency by the government and security agencies.
The group also asked the Federal Government to close Nigeria’s borders to Cameroon, Benin republic an Chad since it has claimed the herdsmen were foreigners.
They also condemned the plan by governor of the state, Nasir El-Rufai to compensate the herdsmen for their cattle.
Kadzai said, “Whether the Fulani terrorists are from Nigeria or not, we the Christian youths agree that there is a deliberate and calculated attempt to cleanse Christians in Nigeria. Thus, we call on all Christians to resist attacks.
“In conclusion, we call on the Kaduna State Governor Mallam Nasir el-Rufai, to respect the CAN President and know that Christians have the right to self defence, especially where there is complacency or complicity on the part of security operatives and politicians.”
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