Borno CAN declares three-day fasting, prayer for 78 abducted schoolchildren
The Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, in Borno State, has declared a three-day fasting and prayer programme for the safe release of 78 schoolchildren abducted by Boko Haram terrorists in Askira-Uba Local Government Area. CAN said the programme would also seek the release of other victims abducted in Ngoshe, Gwoza Local Government Area, and along […] Borno CAN declares three-day fasting,…
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) in Borno State has initiated a three-day fasting and prayer program aimed at securing the release of 78 abducted schoolchildren by Boko Haram terrorists. The program, themed "A Call for Three Days Fasting and Prayers for the Safe Return of Our Kidnapped Brethren," is set to commence on Friday, August 14, and conclude on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
The statement from the Borno CAN Secretary, Senior Apostle Joshua Akeredolu Michael, revealed that the 78 schoolchildren have been held captive for over two months. Borno CAN, under Most Rev. Dr. John Bogna Bakeni, has extended the call for prayers to other victims, including those abducted in Mussa, Lassa in Askira-Uba, Ngoshe, and the Biu-Buratai Road.
The association seeks the engagement of church leaders to encourage their congregations to participate in the program, with each church conducting the prayers within its congregation. CAN also calls on the Federal and Borno State governments, as well as security agencies, to expedite efforts aimed at the release of all kidnapped victims in the state.
The organization expresses hope that the program will lead to the safe return of the abducted schoolchildren and other victims still in captivity.
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