Document Attacks, Let the World Know- We Will Not Be Intimidated Into Silence- COCIN President to Christians.

The President of the Church of Christ in Nations, COCIN, Rev. Dr. Amos Mohzo, has called on Christians across Nigeria to document attacks against their communities and ensure that the international community is aware of the growing persecution facing Christians in the country.

Rev. Mohzo stated that the Church would not be intimidated into silence despite the continued killings and destruction of livelihoods in several Christian communities. He described the attacks as a disturbing reality that has become frequent in most parts of the country.

The COCIN President made the remarks while addressing guests and delegates during the ongoing 109th General Church Council (GCC) meeting of the Church, held at its headquarters in Jos, Plateau State.

He urged members of the Church to remain vigilant, united, and prepared in the face of insecurity, stressing that lawful self-defence aimed at protecting innocent lives is not contrary to the Christian faith.

“We must be vigilant, prepared, and united. Self-defence is not contrary to Christian faith when it involves protecting innocent lives from murderous attacks,” he said.

Rev. Mohzo further urged Christians to properly document atrocities committed against their communities, support displaced persons, and continue to draw global attention to the plight of Christians in Nigeria.

“The Church of Christ in Nations will not be intimidated into silence, nor will we accept the destruction of our communities as inevitable,” he declared.

He called on the Federal Government to fulfil its constitutional responsibility of protecting all citizens regardless of religion, while urging security agencies to take decisive action against terrorist elements rather than engage in what he described as “politics of appeasement and narrative management.”

The cleric also appealed for the speedy implementation of state police, noting that the initiative had already received approval from President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

According to him, while the Church continues to pray for peace and national unity, leaders must also be held accountable for failures in protecting innocent citizens.

“Our prayer is for peace, but our responsibility is to stand for justice. Our hope is in God, but our duty is to protect the vulnerable,” he stated.

Rev. Mohzo further challenged Church leaders and traditional rulers to work together in strengthening community protection mechanisms, advocating for displaced persons to return to their ancestral homes, and establishing emergency support systems for affected families.