Tag: Religious Violence
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Just in: DSS uncovers plot to incite religious violence; lists states targeted
The Department of State Services (DSS) said it has uncovered plots to incite religious violence in Nigeria by some unscrupulous elements. The spokesperson of the DSS, Dr Peter Afunanya, in a statement, said the targeted states include Sokoto, Kano, Kaduna, Plateau, Rivers, Oyo, Lagos and those in the South East. According to him, “the DSS…
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CAN advises FG on how to reduce religious violence in Nigeria
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has advised the federal government on how to curb religious violence in Nigeria. This was revealed in a statement issued by the president of the association, Bishop Samson Ayokunle in a paper ”Interreligious education and common citizenship values” delivered in Vienna, Austria at an Interfaith Seminar organised by KAICIID.…