CAN NIGER STATE CONDEMN BANDITS KILLING OF CATHOLIC PRIEST IN KAFFIN KORO.
The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), Niger state strongly condemn the gruesome killing of the Catholic Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Kaffin Koro, Very Rev fr. Isaac Achi in Paikoro local government area of Niger State.
In a statement issued by the Media Aide to the CAN Chairman, Niger state,Daniel Atori, stated that, Most Rev Bulus Dauwa Yohanna condemned the dastard act..
Most Rev.Dauwa condoles with the catholic diocese of Minna, Parishioners and the entire Christendom as well as the immediate family of the slained priest.
He then prays for the repose soul of very Rev. Fr Achi and souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace.
The CAN chairman has also called on the government, the Police and other security agencies to double their efforts in tackling Banditry and insecurity in the state.
He called for investigations into the attacks, adding that the culprits should be brought to book.
“Enough of the attacks and wanton killings of innocent Nigeria citizens.
One of the primary responsibilities of government is to protect lives and property of the people you govern”.
In the early hours of today (Sunday) the Bandits got to the community, shooting sporadically, set ablaze the Catholic Parish house, killed the Parish Priest and injured his assistant.
Until his death, he was the CAN Coordinator of Paikoro LGA, the Dean and Parish Priest of Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church kaffinkoro in Minna Diocese.
