The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has announced the suspension of the Christian Day of Mourning earlier scheduled for Sunday 19th March, 2017.
The General Secretary of CAN Dr. Musa Asake said on Wednesday in a statement that the suspension was “based on credible reports of concern”.
“The President of CAN took cognizance of the preparations that various Christian groups have made to participate in the program which was designed, in all honesty and sincerity, to mourn the death of thousands of Christians murdered by religious insurgents.
"The suspension of the program was due to misunderstanding, misinterpretation and subsequent security concerns.
“All Nigerian Christian assemblies are urged to have a normal Sunday Worship on 19th March, 2017 but suspend any action on the Day of Mourning.
"Nevertheless, Christians should be careful and watchful. Further communication shall be issued by CAN in due course,” Asake said.
He also urged Christians to remain steadfast and believe that God will help Nigeria overcome the present challenges and that peace shall prevail all over the nation.
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