The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Borno Chapter has called on  political and religious leaders in the country to always examine their conducts and lead with the fear of God.

The CAN in a message delivered by Bishop Naga Mohammed at October 1 Unity Prayer organised by the association in Maiduguri in commemoration of Nigeria’s 54th Independence Anniversary celebration, said God had freed Nigeria and Nigerians from the clutches of under-development, corruption and endemic poverty.

He, however, regretted that the nation’s leaders had repeatedly held the country in captivity.

Naga said “God has given us freedom but devil is usually out to snatch it from us through our act, especially most of our leaders. Nigeria got independence from the British colonial masters but we are not free from poverty and many problems”.

Mohammed, who is the Bishop of the Pentecostal Believer Bible Church (PBBC) in Maiduguri, urged Nigerian leaders to purge themselves of selfish interest and seek truth so that the nation can be set free.

“And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall set you free,” he quoted from John chapter 8 verse 32.

He also warned Nigerians to beware of manoeuvre from people he called agents of devil.

“The people ought to confess that they have sinned against God”, he added.