Following the recent killings of some commuters in Jos, the Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA) has advised religious leaders to desist from inciting sermons and preach peace at all times.
Rev. Stephen Panya-Baba, the President of ECWA gave the advice in a statement in Jos, while reacting to the recent Killings and injuring of scores of commuters along Rukuba road in Jos North LGA of Plateau.
Rev. Baba, who said the incident was against Christian teaching, decried the persistent killings and wanton destruction of properties in some parts of the state.
He urged religious leaders to give sermons that would foster peaceful co-existence among the people rather than one that will further tear the nation apart.
“It is very sad and most unfortunate that killings have persisted, in spite of the commendable initial response and effort of the Governor, in mobilising the various security agencies to stem the tide of the unrest and killings.
“ECWA, as a major Church denomination in Nigeria and beyond, does not subscribe to wastage of human lives and property, no matter the tribe or religion, in line with clear Biblical injunctions against such.
“We, therefore, condemn in its totality, the reported killing of some commuters in Jos. This is simply unacceptable. We call on religious leaders to preach peace, unity and togetherness in their sermon; promote issues that will unite rather than divide us,”Panya-Baba advised.
The president called on residents of the state to be law-abiding and urged them to report any suspicious movements to the security agencies for prompt response.
While urging security agencies to intensify efforts towards ending insecurity in the state, Rev. Baba, further urged them to fish out the perpetrators of the crime and be made to face the full wrath of the law.
The president pledged that it would continue to support and collaborate with government and security agencies towards ensuring lasting peace returns to the state.(NAN)
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