Nigerians are hungry and insecure | Jehu's Blog
The Northern wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), otherwise known as Northern CAN has raised an alarm of increased insecurity and worsening economic situation in the country. The group in a statement released by its Spokesperson Rev. Jechonia Albert, alleged that Democracy day is not worth celebrating in the country as “larger majority of Nigerians cannot breathe because of certain undemocratic tendencies of our leaders.” Northern CAN also said that it is concerned about the frequent attacks on schools and the abduction of students and pupils by bandits, especially, in states such as Kaduna, Katsina, Zamfara and Niger. The statement titled “Democracy Day, Insecurity and the Looming Food Crisis”, read; “June 12, declared as Democracy Day by the current administration was marked with mixed feelings across the country. In Lagos, Abuja and some Southern states, Nigerians trooped to the streets to protest against the unfortunate state of affairs in the country. “Daily, across the country, communities are being raided, people are being killed or abducted by rampaging bandits and other criminal elements. “The security situation has crippled the economy as travelling on the highways across the country has become a nightmare to Nigerians. The rains are here but farmers cannot …