The
Christian Association of Nigeria has reportedly vowed to go after
pastors who dare to involve themselves in the business of human
trafficking.
File photo: Nigerians in church
According to a report by Vanguard, the Christian Association of
Nigeria, CAN, in Edo State, has vowed to go after pastors that pray for
human traffickers, and sell anointing oil and handkerchief, warning that
perpetrators will face the wrath of God if they fail to repent.
The umbrella group for Christians also condemned what it described
as the killings by herdsmen in Edo State and other parts of the country,
admonishing government to establish cattle ranching, rather than cattle
colonies.
Addressing journalists in Benin, the Edo State capital, state
Chairman of CAN, Bishop Oriname Kure, who described human trafficking as
a sin against God and man, said the activities of traffickers, which
had led to deaths of thousands of youths, are worrisome and declared
that any pastor involved in the act, either through prayers or directly,
is an enemy of the church.
According to him, “the Bible is the spiritual force that binds
us all as Christians. Anyone involved in human trafficking, while
claiming to be a pastor, is lying.
“CAN is saying to such pastors, repent. God is against it, our
culture is against it, our religion is against it and CAN condemns it in
totality.
“We commend Governor Godwin Obaseki for his efforts so far in
fighting the illicit trade and urge those involved to stop it or face
the wrath of God.”
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