LCCN Bishops Call for Prayers to end killings in Nigeria
"We
reiterate the church’s passionate call to the government of Nigeria to put in
place proactive measures and actions to intercept and bring to end the activities
of these “Fulani herdsmen.” The government is empowered and obligated by the
constitution to protect citizens from any form of aggression, internal or
external. It must not renege in carrying out these constitutional obligations." The LCCN Council of Bishops called passionately. The statement reads further, "We further call on the government to make haste to provide relief materials to
the internally displaced persons and work towards their safe resettlement to
their ancestral homes. We call on all political office holders, religious
leaders and traditional leaders to rise to end forthwith these senseless violent
attacks. Shedding of blood on our land must not be tolerated."
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| Bishop Benjamin Fuduta Secretary LCCN Bishops' Council |
They also called on the security operatives to continue in the effort of ensuring the security of lives and property of Nigerians. "While praying for
the security operatives, we call upon them to be non-partisan in the discharge
of their duties of safeguarding lives, properties and territorial integrity of
Nigeria."
The message enjoined the members of LCCN to embark on a three day fasting and prayers for the peace of Nigeria. "As a church, we continue to pray for God’s divine intervention on this horrible situation. Hence all members are called upon to observe special prayers and fasting from July 23-25, 2018."
The message enjoined the members of LCCN to embark on a three day fasting and prayers for the peace of Nigeria. "As a church, we continue to pray for God’s divine intervention on this horrible situation. Hence all members are called upon to observe special prayers and fasting from July 23-25, 2018."
