The Christian Association of Nigeria in the 19 Northern States and the Federal Capital Territory on Monday said that the position taken by the National President of the body, Pastor Ayo Oritsejafor, that Christians should defend themselves if attacked was right.
They therefore also urged Christians, especially those in the North, not to look the other way any time they are attacked from now.
The General Secretary of association, Prof. Daniel Babayi, who has just taken over from Elder Saidu Dogo said: “Oritsejafor never said that Christians should carry weapons and go and attack anybody.
“He did not even say that Christians should retaliate.
“He said we should defend ourselves.
“The Kingdom of Satan has declared war on us.
“It was the same with Jesus. He was ridiculed, spat at, insulted and beaten up.
“They did not stop there. They killed him.
“We cannot be immuned from these experiences.
“But the day they killed Jesus, that was the day the kingdom of Satan suffered defeat.
“He rose from death and declared victory.
“There is no doubt that we shall win. We must be strong and prayerful.
“Northern CAN will continue to insist on good governance and the rule of law. We are going to speak against injustice and corruption.
“But most of all, we shall harp on the need for our members to receive genuine salvation.”