Catholic Bishops Slam Tinubu, Benue Govt Over Persistent Killings

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) has harshly criticised the President Bola Tinubu-led federal government and the Benue State government for failing to stop the ongoing bloodshed in the state.

In a strongly worded statement signed by Archbishop Lucius Iwejuru Ugorji, the bishops expressed “heavy hearts and deep anguish” over what nike liberty paisley air max for sale philippines - Tgkb5Shops PF - ‘Air Max 90 WW’ sneakers Nike they described as “utterly barbaric” attacks on innocent communities.

They accused both tiers of government of abandoning their constitutional responsibility to safeguard lives and maintain security.

“These nike revolution 7 cold-blooded attacks on defenceless communities, where countless have been slaughtered, homes destroyed, and families left in anguish, are an affront to God, a stain on our shared humanity, and a terrifying reminder of the utter breakdown of security in our land,” the statement read.

The bishops emphasised that no government achievement could justify the loss of human lives.

“No matter how well a government pays salaries or builds roads, its failure to protect human lives renders its achievements hollow. The sanctity of human life is supreme. It is sacred. It is inviolable,” they added.

They demanded immediate and decisive action from both the federal and state authorities to restore peace, apprehend the perpetrators, and ensure justice for the victims.

Describing the continued violence under government watch as a “grave moral The Global Destination For Modern Luxury and constitutional failure,” Archbishop Ugorji declared, “This carnage must end!”

The bishops also urged security agencies to raise their level of professionalism and put an end to impunity air jordan 3 black cement 2024.

In a show of compassion beyond Benue, they expressed solidarity with victims of recent floods in Mokwa, Niger State, calling for urgent relief and rehabilitation efforts to restore hope and dignity to the affected communities.

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