http://www.newsportng.com.ng Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Kaduna State Chapter, has lamented over the incessant attacks on churches by bandits, in Kaduna communities and the country at large.
The CAN Chairman, Kaduna State Chapter, Rev. Dr. Joseph John Hayab, in a statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna, said bandits are now hardened, brutal and killing without mercy.
It could be recalled that bandits on Saturday, killed the Chaplain of Catholic Community of Kaduna Polytechnic and Chairman, Nigerian Catholic Diocesan Priests’ Association, Kaduna chapter, Rev. Fr. Vitus Borogo, while at his prison farm in Kujama LGA on Saturday.
In thesame vein, Rev. Fr. Christopher Odia, an Administrator, St. Michael Catholic Church Ikabigbo and Principal, St. Philip Catholic Secondary School, Jattu was abducted and killed while going for Mass on Sunday, in Edo State.
Reacting to the incidences, Hayab expressed that government’s inaction against criminals is disappointing and disgraceful, noted that they have complained and protested, but to the deaf ear of government.
He noted that, “bandits are now hardened and brutal. They are killing without mercy and the rate at which they have turned on the Church in Kaduna State and Nigeria is alarming and worrisome.
“CAN have cried, complained, and protested but to a deaf government. The bandits know and understand that government will only talk but can not act or cause them any threat that is why they are advancing more against our people. The last three weekends have all been periods of mourning and anguish from our communities to the church.” He said.
The CAN Chairman further called on the church, Christian Leaders and Communities exposed to the threats of bandits, to be at alert and defend themselves when the need arises.
“The killings are too much and the lack of concern by the Government is disappointing and disgraceful. CAN will urge all Christians to continue to pray with one eye open and with their object for defense in their hands.” He added.