The Catholic Church leader, Pope Francis, has condoled with families of victims of the Christmas Eve attack in some communities in Plateau State by Fulani militia which led to the death of about 200 persons.
Suspected Nigerian Fulani militia attacked 21 Christian villages in Bokkos, Barkin Ladi, and Mangu Local Government Areas of Plateau State on Christmas Eve, killing nearly 200 villagers according to government officials and humanitarian groups.
The number of deceased is expected to rise as families continue to search for missing loved ones.
The Pope’s condolence were sent on Sunday, December 31 to the Secretary-General of the Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria (CSN), Fr. Mike Umoh
He prayed God to free Nigeria from these atrocities..
He said, “Unfortunately, the celebration of Christmas in Nigeria was marked by serious violence in the State of Plateau, with many victims. I am praying for them and their families. May God free Nigeria from these atrocities!”
The Pope also remembered those who lost their lives in the explosion of the tanker truck in Liberia, victims of war in Ukraine, Palestine, Israel, Sudan and many other countries.
He said, “At the end of a year, let us have the courage to ask ourselves: How many human lives have been broken by armed conflict? How many dead? And how much destruction, suffering, poverty? May those who have interests in these conflicts listen to the voice of their conscience. And let us not forget the suffering Rohingya!”
16 Responses
God please do it ooh do it for the sake of your people that is suffering under this government called Nigeria government
Nigeria is a dangerous place for Christains to live and also for innocent people because of incessant attack and killings and the only human solution is for an idea of a particular invention which I believe can be made, I have the idea but we need those that can invent it
the lord helps those who help themselves
nigeria wants divine hells wen they themselves have stepped up work to tackle this menace
We need a miracle in this great nation of ours. The killings is just to much and unbearable. Terrorism is the order of the day especially in the north and middle belt.
We just have to keep praying to God to keep us safe
We faithful worshippers of true God want end to all sorrows in Nigeria,but someone evil people are feeding on the sorrow of others.
Even we knows that it only him that can save us from this we are
Yes god will free Nigerians from atrocities but not the approval of gay marriage oh,mind you,nigeria is not that type of a country,don’t bring that law here,oga
I have nothing to say here oh, happy new year guys oh
We thank God for this revelation pop, so shall it be
Nigeria is a dangerous place for Christains to live and the only solution is for an idea of a particular invention which I believe can be made, I have the idea but we need those that can invent it
This is what the Pope should concentrate his energies on,rather than praying for or blessing gay marriage couples.
Human life is not valuable to Nigerian government like the Fulani man cow.. God deliver his people.
Yahweh in His infinite wisdom knows best but generally the world is becoming a wicked place to stay
The Pope also remembered those who lost their lives in the explosion of the tanker truck in Liberia,
Write your comment here…We thank GOD for making us see another beautiful year not by power but by privilage