Mr Maiyaki advised the attackers to stop the killings and present their grievances to the appropriate authorities for redress.
According to him, Nigeria is confronting a complex form of modern conflict that cannot be defeated by military action alone.
The development adds to the list of renewed bandits’ attacks on Kaduna communities.
CAN described the deceased as a “shining example” of religious harmony.
The cleric urged the Church to speak “sincerely and courageously against injustice, inequality, and corruption.
According to the statement, about 253 people are still in captivity.
Mr Fintiri further said this made the state one of the most peaceful in the North-East, despite past challenges posed by insurgency.
The Christian body urged pastors in Nigeria to set aside Sunday, December 7, 2025, for prayers.
The association warned that the resurgence of terror attacks appears to be a deliberate attempt to further destabilise Nigeria.
The association noted that security lapses in the country have remained painful realities.
