CAN Fumes As Bandits Burn Catholic Seminarian Alive, Destroy Parish House In Kaduna
… Tasks Government To Fish Out Perpetrators Without Delay
http://www.newsportng.com.ng Christian Association of Nigeria, (CAN) Kaduna state chapter has expressed dismay over the attack on Catholic parish Kafanchan that led to the death of a seminarian, and destruction of parish house in Kaduna on Thursday.
The CAN Chairman, Kaduna state Rev. John Joseph Hayab, expressed the dismay in a press statement issued to newsmen in Kaduna on Friday, described the incident satanic, and urged government at all levels to champion the course of ensuring that the Perpetrators are brought to book without any delay.
According to Hayab, the bandits in the late hours of Thursday, September 7, 2023, invaded St. Raphael Parish in Fadan Kamantan, Kafancha Diocese of Kaduna State and burnt down the parish house alongside a seminarian, Na’aman Danlami.
He also disclosed from the point of information that after the attackers invaded the parish house, some of the priests escaped while Danlamil, who was serving as a Seminarian at the church, was caught by the fire.
The CAN Chairman, while commending Kaduna state government on their willingness to curb the activity of criminals in the state, he expressed disappointment on the ground that the ugly incident took place on Kafanchan Major highway with a Military check point not far from the Parish.
He said, “Our hearts are filled with pains at the wake of today 8 September, 2023 with the news of the in our land and against our People at Fadan Kamatan Parish of the Catholic diocese of Kafanchan, Zangon Kataf LGA of Kaduna State.
“It is no longer news that armed men invaded a Catholic Church Parish Headquarters located at Fadan Kamantan community and the criminals targeted the Parish Priest’s residence, lucky the Parish Priest, Very, Rev. Fr. Emmanuel Okolo who also doubles as the Chancellor of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan, and his assistant were able to escape out of the house before the criminals set the entire Rectory ablaze burning to death a Seminarian Bro. Naam Ngofe Danladi who is just about completing his training into the Catholic Priesthood.
“What is disheartening about this particular attack is the fact that the place of attack is just by the Kaduna – Kafanchan Major highway with a Military check point not far from the Parish. The Parish is located at the heart of Kamantan town and the attack was carried out at about 8:00pm. This cause us to wonder some more, where is the hope, how much more terrible could the situation get.
“We appreciate the willingness of the present administration to proffer practical, real and lasting solution to the security challenge in Kaduna State as made visible by the ongoing recruitment process of over 7,000 men and women into the Kaduna State Vigilante Services (KADVIS).
“In the light of sharing in the faith of the percieved good will of the present administration in Kaduna State, we invite the Governor of Kaduna State and all relevant stakeholders to immediately swing into action and ensure that those responsible for the Kamatan Evil Night are apprehended and made to face the law.
“Security is everyone’s business, it is disappointing that this kind of unholy activity could be recorded at the heart of Fadan Kamantan community and the criminals will operate unchallenged. It is a slap to the security forces within that jurisdiction, it is a slap to the religious leaders, traditional and community leaders.
“The position of CAN Kaduna State Chapter has always been that we as citizens must complement government in her Primary responsibility of saving our lives and properties by proactively building a community security system that prevents any form of invading force into our community, sadly we are still here. We reiterate again here, that leaders at all levels in southern Kaduna and Kaduna State must wake up to this call and be responsible for the protection of the communities where the live and lead. We cannot continue like this, no it is unacceptable and we all must wake up to our responsibilities.
“The Executive of the Christian Association of Nigeria CAN Kaduna State Chapter and indeed all christians in Kaduna State sincerely sympathize with the chief shepherd and local ordinary of Kafanchan Diocese, Most Rev. Dr. Julius Kundi, the Parish Priest and Parishioners of Kamatan Parish, the Kurama Community of Bro. Naam Ngofe Danladi, the leaders and the good people of Zangon Kataf LGA and Fadan Kamantan community over this unfortunate incident, we pray that the good Lord will heal our land and bring this menace to an end.”
CAN Fumes As Bandits Burn Catholic Seminarian Alive, Destroy Parish House In Kaduna
