CAN raises alarm over imprisonment of Christian girl in Borno

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has raised issues over the reported conviction and imprisonment of a Christian girl in Borno State over a case allegedly linked to the conversion of an grownup girl to Christianity.

The girl, recognized in circulating stories as Lami Samuel Dawa, was reportedly convicted, though the circumstances surrounding the case and the authorized foundation for the judgment are nonetheless being verified.

CAN President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, disclosed this in an announcement on Saturday, saying an attraction had been filed and that the affiliation was dedicated to permitting the judicial course of to run its course.

The Christian physique, nonetheless, stated the event raised critical questions concerning the safety of spiritual freedom and elementary rights assured by the Nigerian Constitution.

CAN insisted that each particular person had the appropriate to freely select, change or practise their faith with out coercion, intimidation or illegal punishment.

It referred to as on related authorities to make sure that the rights of all events have been protected and that justice was served in accordance with the Constitution and the regulation.

The affiliation additionally pledged to observe the case and interact related authorities via applicable authorized and institutional channels.

Reaffirming its dedication to peaceable coexistence amongst Nigerians of various non secular backgrounds, CAN stated it could proceed to advocate the safety of the elemental rights and freedoms of each citizen.