The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has set aside a day to mourn and honour millions of Nigerians who are victims of terrorist attacks and other forms of violence across the country.
The association designated Sunday, June 14, 2026, for the exercise and called it a nationwide “Black Sunday”
The announcement was made at the National Church Denominational Leadership Summit 2026 on Tuesday where the association also announced a three-day national prayer programme scheduled to run from June 12 to June 14.
Speaking after the summit, CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, noted that Nigeria’s deepening security crisis is beyond what prayer alone can solve.
He said swift and practical measures are needed to tackle the crisis and restore safety and sanity across the nation.
Okoh implored the Federal Government to declare a state of emergency on insecurity, describing the situation as critical and requiring immediate attention.
He also called for the speedy establishment of state police and the decentralisation of the country’s security architecture to enable faster and more effective responses to threats.
The CAN president further demanded the unconditional release of all kidnapped victims and urged authorities to ensure justice for those affected by insecurity.
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