The Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, SKCLA, has expressed sadness and outrage over the abduction and gruesome murder of Rev Fr Sylvester Okechukwu of the Catholic Diocese of Kafanchan.
Apostle Emmanuel Nuhu Kure, Chairman of the Southern Kaduna Christian Leaders Association, SKCLA, said in a statement on Friday: 'This inhumane act is not only a painful loss to the Church but also a disturbing indication of the worsening insecurity in our land.' He observed that the unfortunate incident is part of a troubling pattern of attacks on clergymen in Southern Kaduna, saying, 'We painfully recall the abduction and brutal killing of Rev. Fr.
According to him, 'We strongly challenge the security agencies to rise to the occasion and put an end to this wave of violence. It is unacceptable that those who dedicate their lives to preaching peace and serving humanity continue to be hunted down without consequences for the perpetrators. 'The government and security forces must take immediate and decisive action to prevent further bloodshed and restore confidence in the safety of our communities.
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