NIREC Laments
NIREC Laments Worrisome Insecurity in
Nigeria
The Nigerian Inter-Religious Council (NIREC) under the
leadership of the Co-Chairmen, Alhaji Muhammadu Sa’ad Abubakar, the
Sultan of Sokoto; President General of the Nigeria Supreme Council
for Islamic Affairs (NSCIA) and Rev. Dr. Sampson Olasupo Adeniyi
Ayokunle, President of the Nigerian Baptist Convention; President
of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) is constrained to
call on the government to provide security for the Nigerian
citizens.
NIREC has always condemned the terrorists’ attacks on innocent
citizens in the North Eastern part of Nigeria and the various
criminal activities in the various parts of the country.
NIREC is worried that the threats and killings keep spreading.
We condemn the carnage on human life especially the recent killings
of 76 people in Sabon Birni Local Government of Sokoto State;
RuwanTofa Dansadua district in Zamfara State; ZagonKataf Local
Government Area in Kaduna State; Bethel Baptist Church
Aguda-Dauruwan Kogi State and the attack on the convoy of the Borno
State Governor, Babagana Umara Zulum at Baga. We condemn
absolutely, the political thuggery that threatens human life and
peaceful coexistence.
During his traditional Sallah homage to the Governor of Borno
State, the Shehu of Borno, Alhaji Abubakar Ibn Umar Garbai ElKanemi
cried out: “My people in Borno are no longer safe.” Consequently,
Maiduguri, in particular should not be allowed to be run over by
the insurgents who have been throwing mortals there, killing
people. These show how serious the State of insecurity is in the
nation. These situations and the likes are of grave concern to
NIREC. The unabated carnages leave the citizens in a state of
complete despair as economic activities are almost paralyzed.
NIREC is therefore constrained once again to call on the
Government at all levels to take security as a top priority for
every Nigerian. The Government at all levels must double up their
efforts of securing the lives and property of the citizens. The
security Agents must fish out the criminals to face justice. The
security Agents must mop up the arms and ammunitions in the hands
of criminals. The government must ensure a complete stop to the
proliferation of all forms of weapons that criminals use to destroy
life and property.
Signed
Fr. Prof. Cornelius Afebu Omonokhua
Executive Secretary
04/08/2020