Attacks on Churches in Nigeria Driven by Political Motivations, Says President of Boys’ Brigade, Prof. Duna
The National President of the Boys’ Brigade of Nigeria (BBN), Professor Samson Duna, has publicly stated that the recent wave of terrorist attacks targeting churches and Christian communities across Nigeria appears to be politically motivated.
Prof. Duna made this assertion during the Boys’ Brigade of Nigeria’s end-of-year Thanksgiving and investiture ceremony of three national patrons held at ECWA Goodnews Church in Suleja, Niger State.
While acknowledging that biblical scripture foretells that Christians may face hostility,”Christ said the world will hate you, and they will attack you”,he emphasized the importance of vigilance and preparedness.
“Although these attacks are anticipated in scripture, we must be vigilant and enhance security within our churches to safeguard worshippers,” he urged.
Expressing concern over the ongoing attacks and abductions of worshippers, Prof. Duna suggested that the security situation may have political undertones. “We cannot overlook the possibility of political motives behind these incidents. Those seeking power, economic gain, or land disputes may be involved,” he noted.
He called on the government to intensify efforts to protect its citizens, regardless of their tribe or faith.
Regarding the investiture ceremony, Prof. Duna highlighted that the Boys’ Brigade aims to foster Christian values among youth, nurturing them to become God-fearing leaders of tomorrow.
In a related statement, Hon. Jonathan Vatsa, President of the Boys’ Brigade Niger State Council and former Commissioner for Information, Culture, and Tourism, condemned the persecution of Christians in Nigeria, describing the attacks as a grave indictment of leadership.
Vatsa urged authorities to fulfill their responsibility to secure lives and property, warning that failure to do so undermines moral authority and electoral trust.
The ceremony also included the investiture of three Boys’ Brigade members from Niger State as national patrons: John Umoru from the University of Abuja, John Haruna Rike, and Dr. Abiodun Abraham Ayoola.
