US EditionNigeria: Over 50 Killed, 15 Churches Shut As Catholic Priests Decry Herdsmen Attacks in Makurdi Diocese
- Over 50 people, including women and children, were killed in coordinated attacks within one month across several communities in Benue State, causing 15 Catholic parishes to close in Makurdi Diocese.
- The violence followed recent testimonies by Bishop Wilfred Anagbe on Christian persecution and involved repeated attacks near military checkpoints with little security response.
- The head of the Nigerian Catholic Priests Association in Makurdi strongly denounced the recent brutal attacks as cruel and inhumane, urging government authorities to move beyond mere statements and take concrete, effective measures.
- He emphasized that every citizen inherently possesses the right to defend themselves and encouraged young people to lawfully protect their faith and communities, especially given the lack of action by security forces.
- This crisis highlights urgent needs for victim compensation, return of displaced persons, and professional government security enforcement to uphold constitutional duties.
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