The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Ebonyi State chapter, led by Rev. Scamb Nwokolo has condemned the killing of 13 Ebonyi indigenes residing in Ogbuoji, Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State.
The Incindent took place in the evening of June 30, 2025, during their regular monthly meeting in an unprovoked and brutal manner by unidentified assailants.
Addressing newsmen in Abakaliki, the Ebonyi State capital, the state CAN Chairman, Nwokolo expressed profound dismay and sorrow over what he described as a senseless act of violence against humanity.
“This shocking event is deeply regrettable, barbaric, and signals a perilous regression to a state of nature where humanity’s most fundamental rights are disregarded,” he said.
The leaders referenced the philosopher Thomas Hobbes, likening the violence to a scenario where man becomes a wolf to his fellow man, leading to a community where life is “short, brutish, and nasty.”
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CAN criticized the audacity of the attackers, questioning how any individual could contemplate such a heinous act against innocent and unarmed individuals.
They highlighted that the brazen attack reflects a serious disregard for morality, law, and the sanctity of human life describing the crime as grievous, deserving both divine and secular punishment.
Nwokolo extended CAN’s heartfelt condolences to the government and the people of Ebonyi State, particularly to the families of those who lost loved ones in the attack.
He called on the government of Anambra State to take swift action to ensure that the perpetrators of the heinous act are brought to justice.
While urging the two state governments to implement measures to support the bereaved families, recognizing that no compensation can truly substitute for the loss of a loved one to alleviate their burden.
The association appealed to the people of Anambra State to encourage solidarity and a collective effort toward combating the rising tide of violence in the state.
