The Taraba state branch of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) has expressed sadness over the recent bomb incident in Jalingo, the state capital.

The association stated in a press release issued on Sunday that people must band together to say no to vicious terrorists.

The statement was signed by CAN Chairman Rev (Dr) Isaiah Magaji Jirapye, who expressed dismay that the explosion occurred just days after the Islamic State of West Africa (ISWAP) claimed responsibility for the Iware blast, which claimed several lives and injured others.

”The Jalingo explosion which left some people injured is evidence of the presence of bad elements and terrorists in the state, it is satanic for anyone to carry a bomb or explosive device and detonate it among people to kill,” they said.

Arguing that “life is sacred and belongs to God," he said Tarabans must arise to see that the peace the state is enjoying is sustained.

He also tasked the state government with initiating measures aimed at identifying and flushing out the elements and their cohorts who, according to them, have set up camps across the state.

He urged the Tarabans to never be afraid but to be strong as God would definitely grant them victory over the challenges.