The Youth Wing of the Christian Association of Nigeria (YOWICAN), says that the recent upheaval in the country which trailed the #EndSars protest is not religiously motivated, contrary to some opinions.

Fielding questions from journalists at the National Ecumenical Centre on Tuesday in Abuja, Nyeneime Andy, President of YOWICAN, said: “Endsars protest is not religious, it’s not ethnicity biased, it doesn’t have any coloration of religion involved.

“We are in touch with our Muslim brothers to speak to their Muslim community, while we speak to our Christian community.

“This is not a religious war, we are working together in partnership with the Muslim  community  to make sure those who are behind the mayhem are fished out.”

Mr. Andy, who stated the association’s position on the Endsars saga, called on the public to shun violence and pursue peace “As mankind must always seek peaceful methods of solving its problems,” he said.

He said he believes in a quotation from Martin Luther King, that “Non violence is the answer to the crucial political and moral question of our time”, adding that vengeance, aggression and retaliation cannot guarantee progress, only love will.

The Christian youth leader sympathised with those who suffered losses, in the post #EndSARS protest, especially those who lost their lives, praying that their souls will find rest.

“We also extend our support to the police force, we appreciate the fact that there are more disciplined and dedicated members of the police force than the bad eggs.

“We understand that they are humans and Nigerians too and the past couple of weeks must have taken a toll on their commitments.

“Nevertheless, we want them to understand that the push for police reform is for their own good too,”Mr. Andy said.

Similarly, Mr. Andy called on the Muslim counterpart body, the National Council of Muslim Youth Organisation (NACOMYO), to sit down with their respective state governors and deliberate on steps that will ensure lasting peace in the nation.

(NAN)