KAFANCHAN – Bishop Mathew Ndagoso, the Catholic Bishop of Kaduna Ecclesiastical Province, has called on the Federal Government to be proactive on security matters to guard against attacks and reprisal attacks.
Ndagoso made the call on Saturday in Kafanchan during a condolence visit by the province to displaced persons in Bondon District, Kaura Local Government Area of Kaduna State.
Over 100 persons were killed and several others displaced on March 13 when gunmen attacked three villages in Bondon District, Kaura LGA of Kaduna State.
The Bishop said that attacks and reprisal attacks in some parts of the country required preventive measures to forestall re-occurrence.
“Security of lives and property is the primary responsibility of the government,” he said, and advised governments at all levels to redouble their efforts in ensuring the security of lives and property.
He appealed to Nigerians to cooperate with the security agencies by providing them with information that would assist in arresting criminal elements in the society.
“I want to advise the victims of the attacks not to trade blames but soberly reflect on it and pray for God’s intervention,” he said.
The Bishop appealed to youths in the area to eschew bitterness and avoid taking laws into their hands.
Speaking during a visit to the Chief of Moro’a, Malam Tagwai Sambo, Ndagoso described the crisis as “unfortunate.
Sambo expressed gratitude to the Catholic Church and the Bishop for the visit, adding that it was a mark of blessing to the community. (NAN)