CAN raises concerns over Borno woman’s 14-year jail term
The Christian Association of Nigeria has raised concerns over the 14-year imprisonment of Lami Samuel Dawa, a Christian woman in Borno State. Read More: https://punchng.com/can-raises-concerns-over-borno-womans-14-year-jail-term/
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed concerns over a 14-year prison sentence handed down to a Christian woman, Lami Samuel Dawa, in Borno State. Archbishop Daniel Okoh, the president of CAN, highlighted the case as a matter of religious freedom and fundamental rights in a recent statement. The association has filed an appeal against the conviction, emphasizing their commitment to allowing the judicial process to conclude while asserting the importance of the case regarding the constitutional rights of Nigerians to choose and practice their religion.
CAN urged relevant authorities to ensure the protection of all parties' rights and fair justice, maintaining a stance of peaceful coexistence among Nigerians from diverse religious backgrounds.
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