Kano attack: 90% of northern politicians are members of Boko Haram – CAN

The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, has reacted
to the Monday car park attack in Kano, saying it has
exposed the hypocrisy of those canvassing for
amnesty for the dreaded Boko Haram members,
DailyPost can report.
The association also called for the intervention of the
international community to “deal with suspects once
and for all.”
The Public Relations Officer of CAN in the 19
Northern States and Abuja, Mr. Sunny Oibe, alleged
that 90 per cent of politicians in the North were
members of the sect.
He said, “We commiserate with families of the people
who lost their loved ones and they should take solace
in God, who is going to fight on their behalf.
“The latest attack has exposed the hypocrisy of the
people calling for amnesty for Boko Haram members.
It is surprising that they are demanding amnesty for
people, who have been killing innocent citizens on
daily basis.
“We are sad about it and the latest attack goes to
show that they are not ready for any ceasefire. All the
people calling for amnesty are part of these problems
because they are shielding these people and almost
90 percent of core northern politicians are members
of this Boko Haram.”
The Arewa Consultative Forum, a Northern socio-
political group, has described the Monday bomb blasts
in Kano as sad and shocking.
ACF in a statement by its National Publicity Secretary,
Mr. Anthony Sani, on Monday condemned the attack,
saying that it was uncalled for.
The statement affirms that, “The attacks at the New
Road, Kano Motor Park, Sabon Gari, today is shocking
and uncalled, for, considering the pleas by Nigerians
and governments that those engaged in violent
killings should for purpose of addressing their
concerns lay their arms and embrace constructive
dialogue.
Also speaking, a civil rights activist, Mallam Shehu
Sani, said the attack was a sign that government was
not competent enough to protect the lives and
property of its citizens.
He added that government should commence
meaningful dialogue with aggrieved parties without
hesitation.
Executive Director, Civil Societies Legislative and
Advocacy Centre, Auwual Musa, said the Kano blasts
were condemnable.
Musa said, “All of these security challenges are
diversionary. Insane corruption by successive
administrations is responsible for what we are seeing
now.
“Sadly, like it or not, there are those who are
profiting from this mindless bloodletting, they will
answer to God almighty on the day of judgment.
“The bomb blast in Kano today is condemnable and
an act against God and all humanity.”
Over 60 people were on Monday killed in an explosion
that hit a car-park in Kano.