Inter-Religious Council condemns recent killings, kidnappings across Nigeria

The Nigeria Inter-Religious Council, NIREC, has expressed concerns over the increase in the level of insecurity in the country.

NIREC noted that the rates at which banditry, abductions and killings are increasing in the country is beyond alarming, insisting there is the need to bring these heinous acts to an end.

The group spoke in a statement jointly signed by His Eminence, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, President. Christian Association of Nigeria, CAN, and His Eminence Alhaji Muhammed Sa’ad Abubakar Sultan of Sokoto and President-General, Nigerian Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs, NSCIA.

“These spate of attacks within the window period of one week is very disheartening and of great concern. NIREC therefore calls on the Government and security agencies to intensify their efforts to eradicate these menaces in our society so that citizens can go about their normal businesses without fear or apprehension,” the statement said.

The Council commiserated with the families of all those who lost their lives because of these disdainful acts and also pray that all those that are still in captivity would be safely reunited with their loved ones.

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“Council would like to call on all Nigerians to be cautious, vigilant and report any suspicious activity as security is a collective effort and not just for the government alone,” it added.