Endless bloodshed: Christian group questions government’s response to insecurity

As fresh attacks continue to claim lives across Nigeria, the Congress of Northern Christians of Nigeria (CNCN), Kaduna State chapter, has raised critical questions over the country’s prolonged security crisis, accusing authorities of failing to decisively tackle the wave of killings, kidnappings and destruction that has left millions of Nigerians displaced and countless communities devastated.

The group’s intervention adds to growing concerns among civil society organisations, religious bodies and security analysts that despite years of military operations, billions of naira spent on defence and repeated assurances from government officials, many parts of the country remain vulnerable to attacks by armed groups.

In a statement issued by its Kaduna State Chairman, Elder Bulus Dogarawa, the CNCN described the continued bloodshed as evidence that existing security measures have yet to produce the desired results, warning that communities are increasingly losing confidence in the state’s ability to protect lives and property.

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Communities Under Siege

From rural villages to farming settlements, violent attacks have continued to reshape daily life in many parts of Nigeria. Survivors recount midnight invasions by armed men, the destruction of homes and farmlands, and the displacement of entire communities forced to flee for safety.

According to the CNCN, the humanitarian consequences of the violence have become as alarming as the attacks themselves.

The organisation noted that beyond the loss of lives, thousands of families have been rendered homeless, with many unable to rebuild years after their communities were attacked.

“In some instances, many people have had their houses and properties completely destroyed by gunmen, besides the displacement of millions of Nigerians for decades without concrete measures taken by the government to ensure such ugly, devilish and inhuman behaviour comes to an end,” the statement said.

The group argued that the recurring attacks point to deeper systemic failures that require more than routine security deployments.

The Accountability Gap

One of the central concerns raised by the Christian body is what it describes as the apparent absence of accountability for perpetrators of violent crimes.

Dogarawa questioned why communities continue to witness repeated attacks while many suspected attackers appear to evade justice.

He said victims and their families often receive little support after attacks, leaving survivors to cope with trauma, displacement and economic hardship with limited government assistance.

“How can it be that those who carry out such illicit acts move freely in society while those whose loved ones are killed continue to suffer with little or no meaningful assistance rendered to them to start a new life?” he asked.

Security experts have long argued that weak prosecution of violent crimes and intelligence gaps remain major obstacles to ending insecurity across affected regions.

Beyond Military Operations

While acknowledging the efforts of security agencies, the CNCN urged the Federal Government to adopt a broader strategy that goes beyond military responses.

The organisation called for a thorough investigation into the root causes of terrorism and violent extremism, arguing that sustainable peace can only be achieved by addressing the factors driving insecurity.

According to Dogarawa, understanding the motivations, funding sources and operational networks behind armed groups is essential to preventing future attacks.

“The time has come for Nigerians to come up with workable solutions that will deliver us from these years of madness, killings, kidnapping for no reason and destruction that many Nigerians have suffered,” he said.

He further insisted that individuals found to be involved in sponsoring or perpetrating violence should face the full weight of the law.

“Whoever is found to have a hand in what the citizens are going through should not be spared but should be made to face the full wrath of the law of the land.”

The Human Cost of Insecurity

The CNCN maintained that the impact of persistent violence extends far beyond casualty figures.

According to the group, prolonged insecurity has devastated agriculture, disrupted education, discouraged investment and deepened poverty in many communities.

Thousands of internally displaced persons remain dependent on humanitarian assistance, while many families continue to struggle without adequate shelter, healthcare or means of livelihood.

The organisation warned that unless insecurity is decisively addressed, the country’s social and economic recovery could remain under threat.

As attacks continue to test Nigeria’s security architecture, the group’s message reflects a growing national sentiment: that citizens are looking beyond promises and expecting measurable action that restores confidence in the state’s capacity to protect lives, deliver justice and secure communities.