Boko Haram Kill Eight, CAN Talk Say Na Genocide

Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) don yarn again say Christians for Nigeria dey suffer genocide, citing years of persecution, insecurity, and attacks for communities across di country. Di statement come as suspected Boko Haram insurgents kill eight people, four civilians and four local security personnel, for Bama Local Government Area, Borno State. CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, talk for Fourth Quarterly National Executive Council Meeting for Jos, Plateau State, say di attacks don brutally cut lives short, uproot communities, tear families apart, and destroy churches. Okoh assure displaced Christians say dem never forget dem, and call on Federal Government and international community make dem act quick to stop di destruction and resettle displaced people back to dia ancestral homes. Plateau State Governor, Caleb Mutfwang, praise CAN for support and reaffirm commitment to restore peace.

Meanwhile, violence still dey Borno as suspected Boko Haram attack Mayenti military base, kill four civilians and four former insurgents serving as local security. Heavy gun duel with military reportedly cause casualties for attackers. Bama Local Government Information Officer, Babagana Abatcha, describe di attack as horrific. European Union and Search for Common Ground launch youth-focused initiative, “Di Hustle Reality Show (Buge Buge),” for Katsina, Zamfara, and Sokoto to equip young people with entrepreneurship skills, mentorship, and peacebuilding activities. EU Ambassador Gautier Mignot say di programme dey align with EU Youth Action Plan, while Francis Diakanda from Search for Common Ground say di show go use business challenges and mentorship to inspire millions, reduce violence, and promote tolerance, collaboration, and innovation among youth.