Kogi: Traditional ruler, CAN suspend church activities in community following attacks

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The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State, has ordered the suspension of all church activities in the area until further notice.

The directive followed a series of security breaches in the community, including recent attacks on churches and the recovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition by security operatives in the state.

A notice issued by the Coordinator of CAN in Kabba/Bunu LGA, Rev. Kayode Osatuyi, and sighted by PUNCH Online on Friday, said the decision was reached during a meeting held at the monarch’s palace with traditional rulers and church leaders.

The notice read in part, “Following the directive from the Obaro of Kabba and Chairman Kabba Bunu traditional council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, at the meeting held with traditional rulers, church leaders of Christian Association of Nigeria Kabba/ Bunu LGA at his palace where he gave a directive on the closure of all church services till further notice upon credible security report on attack by the bandits to our churches.” Punch