Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has expressed sadness at the incident in Zaria that led to the killing of some people including the son of a renowned Islamic scholar, ZakZaky.
“This act is capable of throwing the community into more crises. I urge you all to exercise restraint and live peacefully as the security is up to the task of bringing the perpetrators to book,” a statement signed by CAN National President, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, said.
The association commiserated with ZakZaky over the loss of his son urging him to take solace in God and describing the death as unfortunate and regrettable.
CAN appealed to Nigerians to live peacefully, irrespective of religious, ethnic and political differences in the quest for new national rebirth.
The religious body reiterated its earlier call for Nigerians to give useful information to security agents as they try their best to tackle insurgency.
Meanwhile, the CAN president has condemned the recent bomb blasts that killed innocent Christians in a catholic church in Kano. He described the act as barbaric and inhuman.