The Obaro of Kabba and Chairman of the Kabba/Bunu Traditional Council, Oba Solomon Owoniyi, has ordered the immediate suspension of all church activities in Kabba/Bunu Local Government Area of Kogi State over rising security concerns.
The directive, issued in collaboration with the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), follows recent attacks on churches and the discovery of a large cache of arms and ammunition by security operatives in the area.
According to a notice signed by Rev. Kayode Osatuyi, CAN Coordinator in Kabba/Bunu LGA, the decision was taken after a meeting involving traditional rulers and church leaders at the monarch’s palace.
“Following the directive from the Obaro of Kabba… we have been instructed to inform all churches to suspend services until further notice,” the notice stated.
Osatuyi explained that the suspension was based on “credible security reports on attack by bandits on our churches,” urging full compliance in the interest of public safety. He called on Christians to continue praying for peace in Kabba/Bunu land and assured that churches would be informed when it is safe to resume services.
The Kogi State Government had earlier announced the recovery of arms from criminal hideouts and advised worship centres, particularly in vulnerable areas, to reconsider holding services. The government also condemned recent church attacks, including the assault on Evangelical Church Winning All in Kiri, where two worshippers were killed and about 20 abducted.
The suspension of church activities remains in force until further notice as authorities work to restore security.
