The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has strongly condemned the brutal killing of sixteen hunters by a mob in Uromi, Edo State.

The men, who were travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano to celebrate Eid-el-Fitr, were mistaken for kidnappers due to their traditional hunting tools. Denied due process, they were beaten and burned alive in a horrific act of extrajudicial violence.

CAN demanded a thorough government investigation and justice for the perpetrators, describing the incident as a grave human rights violation amid Nigeria’s escalating security crisis.

In a statement signed by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, CAN expressed profound sympathy to the victims’ families and emphasised the urgent need for effective law enforcement to rebuild trust in the legal system.

The Christian body also extended warm felicitations to Muslims, marking the end of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection, while urging decisive action against lawlessness.

The statement reads: “On behalf of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), I extend my heartfelt congratulations to our Muslim brothers and sisters on the joyous occasion of Eid-el-Fitr. This festival marks the end of Ramadan, a sacred month of fasting, prayer, and reflection. As Christians, we deeply resonate with these practices, sharing with our Muslim neighbours the values of prayer, fasting, charity, and community.

“However, as we acknowledge this occasion, we cannot ignore the pressing challenges confronting our nation. Security threats, such as rampant kidnappings and violence, cast a shadow over our communities.

Economic difficulties, including soaring inflation and widespread unemployment, place immense burdens on countless families. Social unrest, fuelled by these and other grievances, continues to test our resilience. It is within this troubled context that we must address a recent and devastating incident.

“A few days ago, sixteen hunters travelling from Port Harcourt to Kano to mark Eid-el-Fitr were brutally murdered by a mob in Uromi, Edo State. Mistaken for kidnappers due to the traditional hunting tools they carried, these innocent men suffered a horrific fate—beaten and burned alive in an act of mob violence, denied any chance of due process. This extrajudicial killing is a grievous violation of human rights and a chilling reminder of the dangers of lawlessness.

“We extend our deepest sympathy to the families of these hunters, who now mourn the loss of their loved ones taken in such a senseless and brutal manner. These tragedies inflict profound pain and could erode trust in our legal system, highlighting the urgent need for effective law enforcement and the upholding of the rule of law. The government must act decisively to address these failures and ensure justice is served.

Specifically, we call on the government to conduct a thorough investigation into the killing of the sixteen hunters and to ensure the perpetrators face justice.

“In the face of such challenges, we must not succumb to despair. Instead, let this moment spur us to unite for peace and security. I urge all Nigerians to practice charity, support those in need, and stand together against violence and division. Leaders at all levels must also promote understanding and reject mob actions. CAN reaffirms its commitment to dialogue and cooperation with Muslim leaders, fostering interfaith initiatives to build a stronger nation. As we extend our goodwill on Eid-el-Fitr, let us embrace compassion, forgiveness, and mutual respect—values that can lead us towards a Nigeria where every life is cherished and protected.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/eid-el-fitri-can-felicitates-muslims-seeks-justice-for-16-slain-hunters/

Good action from CAN, let us shun tribalism and hatred.lets work together for the peace of the nation.

Jungle Justice is not the way,only God Almighty can protect us.

I hope the Government now see that if Justice is not served the people will take laws into their hands.

May God bless you all. I recommend the following channels to enable you grow in Christ.if you have not yet accepted him kindly do. He is the only Door to everlasting life.

Sid Roth it is supernatural (YouTube)
Randy Kay ministries (YouTube)
Perry Stone (YouTube)

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Touching the afterlife (YouTube)

There will always be a clear difference between Christians and Muslims and that difference is genuine love... You can see how CAN condemned the killing despite knowing that these were armed men who could have been bandits, killers and kidnappers.

They showed genuine concern because Christianity appreciates the value of human lives. But when Deborah, an unarmed Christian girl was killed in her school in Sokoto, Muslims were largely in support and notable northerners condemned her instead of her killers.

We all know it's illegal to carry guns, rape, kill, destroy farms, yet all these are done by one tribe in Nigeria and they are still treated specially. Where were the police and social media critics when Fulanis were destroying farms, kidnapping and killing all over the country?

We cannot continue like this as a nation. Either we fight insecurity fully, or we allow people to serve justice their own way! Hypocrisy on the part of the police and government is a very bad thing.

Go to Hell you CAN of worms

We heard it rained in Edo, and we were waiting for the rain in Uromi. The sun was beginning to sink, and that rain might bring some comfort. There is heat. Sometimes the whole country feels like hell.

Uromi is not a very big place. The people here
had known shared suffering, they have read of too many deaths. Of the priests killed despite paying the kidnappers. Of the farmers killed by herdsmen. Everyone still remember bodies found in the forest, throats slit, bellies opened.

Everyone knew who had done it.

The police had repeatedly failed them. The community had taken charge of their own safety. They were a response to the authorities’ failure.

So when the bus appeared on the main road, filled with these men, suspicion was easy. They stopped the bus, the passengers were silent at first. Then, as the demand for inspection was issued, there was hesitation and protest. A moment later, local guns were found.

Guns, crude and worn, the kind they had seen before in the hands of murderers. The kind the Nigerian army had published as exhibits from notorious bandits and terrorists.

The vigilantes, hardened by grief and anger, called to the community. The people didn’t have much to do, they quickly gathered, their voices rising.

The men in the bus swore they were hunters, just passing through, but who could believe them? Hunters, here in Uromi? Some heard they were only passing through, going to Kano. But it still felt like a poor lie, and the people of Uromi had long stopped believing in mercy when it came to those who had shown them none.

They dragged the men from the bus, their voices drowned beneath the cries for vengeance. The work was done. Justice, they told themselves, had been served.

But in Kano, Wives were awaiting their husbands. Mothers were awaiting their sons. Daughters were awaiting their fathers. A lady loved one of the boys that will never return.

They too knew of the bandits and kidnappers, that was why they couldn’t hunt in the forests in Kano. They were also afraid, for they too had lost brothers to these bandits.

The men in the bus had set out early that morning, their bane guns kept. Hunting was their life. As they neared Uromi, many of them had slept. When they were stopped, they presented their gun licenses. They didn’t plead. But as the mob grew, they pleaded, but their voices were swallowed by the wind of rage.

They tried to explain, but reason disappears when met with grief that had hardened into wrath. Then the blows came, and then the flames, and then nothing.

The government didn’t yet think that Justice, when left too long in the hands of absent authorities, became something the people take for themselves.

May God rest their soul

CAN get time.

Yeye people...

What about the millions killed by Northern Fulanis over the last 50yrs...across the southern side

The CAN president and CAN leadership must all be Muslim in disguise.
Fake Christians guys must have infiltrated the ranks to have this much islamic influence

I condemn the lynching of those men and want justice for them just like I want justice for others k!lled in like manner.

No one's life is worth more than another's.

This can only come from the christian, peaceful and loving people.

I have never seen a Muslim man condemning BH or Iswap attackers.

If I were born as a Muslim, while I grow up all my children will start thier life in the church. I don't want my kids to be trained to hate people around them

Thank you CAN

Can we get same peaceful speech from the leaders and head of other religion in Nigeria i ask?

There was a massacre in plateau 2 days ago

Enugu have been in the news

ondo, Benue, Edo, Bayelsa etc these are Christian dominated regions

All under attack by jihadist herdsmen

where was CAN
where was Adeboye, The APc pastor, all his men occupy top positions in Tinubu's federal agencies..


There's nothing worse than self hate

Na the spirit be that

One love

Brown envelope CAN!
I thought you clowns will use this opportunity to make a case for Deborah Samuel.
Let's start from there.

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may we NOT be unfortunate.
May God deliver those wey nor buy % price market

othermen:
We heard it rained in Edo, and we were waiting for the rain in Uromi. The sun was beginning to sink, and that rain might bring some comfort. There is heat. Sometimes the whole country feels like hell.

Uromi is not a very big place. The people here
had known shared suffering, they have read of too many deaths. Of the priests killed despite paying the kidnappers. Of the farmers killed by herdsmen. Everyone still remember bodies found in the forest, throats slit, bellies opened.

Everyone knew who had done it.

The police had repeatedly failed them. The community had taken charge of their own safety. They were a response to the authorities’ failure.

So when the bus appeared on the main road, filled with these men, suspicion was easy. They stopped the bus, the passengers were silent at first. Then, as the demand for inspection was issued, there was hesitation and protest. A moment later, local guns were found.

Guns, crude and worn, the kind they had seen before in the hands of murderers. The kind the Nigerian army had published as exhibits from notorious bandits and terrorists.

The vigilantes, hardened by grief and anger, called to the community. The people didn’t have much to do, they quickly gathered, their voices rising.

The men in the bus swore they were hunters, just passing through, but who could believe them? Hunters, here in Uromi? Some heard they were only passing through, going to Kano. But it still felt like a poor lie, and the people of Uromi had long stopped believing in mercy when it came to those who had shown them none.

They dragged the men from the bus, their voices drowned beneath the cries for vengeance. The work was done. Justice, they told themselves, had been served.

But in Kano, the story was different. Wives were awaiting their husbands. Mothers were awaiting their sons. Daughters were awaiting their fathers.

They too knew of the bandits and kidnappers, that was why they couldn’t hunt in the forests in Kano. They were also afraid, for they too had lost brothers to these bandits.

The men in the bus had set out early that morning, their bane guns kept. Hunting was their life. As they neared Uromi, many of them had slept. When they were stopped, they presented their gun licenses. They didn’t plead. But as the mob grew, they pleaded, but their voices were swallowed by the wind of rage.

They tried to explain, but reason was drowned by grief that had hardened into wrath. Then the blows came, and then the flames, and then nothing.

Justice, when left too long in the hands of absent authorities, became something the people take for themselves.

Sad. Very very sad.

Christians always behaving like car words. No wonder Muslims always kill them like chickens

Wow!The first time ever I have seen CAN condemn anything done against Muslims.

Today it will rain cats and dogs

othermen:
We heard it rained in Edo, and we were waiting for the rain in Uromi. The sun was beginning to sink, and that rain might bring some comfort. There is heat. Sometimes the whole country feels like hell.

Uromi is not a very big place. The people here
had known shared suffering, they have read of too many deaths. Of the priests killed despite paying the kidnappers. Of the farmers killed by herdsmen. Everyone still remember bodies found in the forest, throats slit, bellies opened.

Everyone knew who had done it.

The police had repeatedly failed them. The community had taken charge of their own safety. They were a response to the authorities’ failure.

So when the bus appeared on the main road, filled with these men, suspicion was easy. They stopped the bus, the passengers were silent at first. Then, as the demand for inspection was issued, there was hesitation and protest. A moment later, local guns were found.

Guns, crude and worn, the kind they had seen before in the hands of murderers. The kind the Nigerian army had published as exhibits from notorious bandits and terrorists.

The vigilantes, hardened by grief and anger, called to the community. The people didn’t have much to do, they quickly gathered, their voices rising.

The men in the bus swore they were hunters, just passing through, but who could believe them? Hunters, here in Uromi? Some heard they were only passing through, going to Kano. But it still felt like a poor lie, and the people of Uromi had long stopped believing in mercy when it came to those who had shown them none.

They dragged the men from the bus, their voices drowned beneath the cries for vengeance. The work was done. Justice, they told themselves, had been served.

But in Kano, Wives were awaiting their husbands. Mothers were awaiting their sons. Daughters were awaiting their fathers. They were families waiting for their loved ones that shall never return.

They too knew of the bandits and kidnappers, that was why they couldn’t hunt in the forests in Kano. They were also afraid, for they too had lost brothers to these bandits.

The men in the bus had set out early that morning, their bane guns kept. Hunting was their life. As they neared Uromi, many of them had slept. When they were stopped, they presented their gun licenses. They didn’t plead. But as the mob grew, they pleaded, but their voices were swallowed by the wind of rage.

They tried to explain, but reason was drowned by grief that had hardened into wrath. Then the blows came, and then the flames, and then nothing.

Justice, when left too long in the hands of absent authorities, became something the people take for themselves.

Nice write up.. but I don't believe those victims were not fulani Kidnappers. They lie for a living for

CAN is the definition of what we Yorubas call ‘alabosi’… as if in this scenario CAN would actually support those who committed this heinous crime!

Meanwhile, you refused to seek justice for Deborah that was gruesomely murdered in Sokoto on false claim of blasphemy.

Boko haram victims don get justice

Spineless lots.

It will be a big shame to you all if Tinubu opens Deborah's case and brings the wrongdoers to justice.

We don hear

EarlierDawn:


https://www.vanguardngr.com/2025/03/eid-el-fitri-can-felicitates-muslims-seeks-justice-for-16-slain-hunters/

How about justice for Deborah that was killed?

FreeSpirited:
The CAN president and CAN leadership must all be Muslim in disguise.
Fake Christians guys must have infiltrated the ranks to have this much islamic influence

.but when Fulani herdsmen kills people in the southern parts of Nigeria..CAN does not speak out and condemn the atrocities and killings from this Fulani herdsmen..so they are hyprocites

Tboy222:
Good action from CAN, let us shun tribalism and hatred.lets work together for the peace of the nation.

Jungle Justice is not the way,only God Almighty can protect us.

I hope the Government now see that if Justice is not served the people will take laws into their hands.

May God bless you all. I recommend the following channels to enable you grow in Christ.if you have not yet accepted him kindly do. He is the only Door to everlasting life.

Sid Roth it is supernatural (YouTube)
Randy Kay ministries (YouTube)
Perry Stone (YouTube)

God bless you all, Amen.
Touching the afterlife (YouTube)

.but when Fulani herdsmen kills people in the southern parts of Nigeria
CAN does not speak out and condemn the atrocities and killings from this Fulani herdsmen..they will just keep quiet and feel unconcerned