Catholic Church expresses worries over insecurity in Taraba

Apparently worried by the level of insecurity in the state, Catholic Diocese of Jalingo, Taraba state, has called on the government to intensify efforts to curtail the menace.

The Catholic authority on Friday, in a communique issued at the end of the 19th General Assembly of the Diocese held at St. Charles Borromeo Pastoral Centre, Jalingo, implored the state government to do more in ensuring that the lives of the state dwellers are safe.

According to the communique which was signed by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. Charles Hammawa, and Chancellor Very Rev.Fr. Anthony Nzinang, the church expressed regret over the unfortunate incident of communal and religious clashes in the state which led to the loss of many lives with several properties destroyed.

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“We condemn the current incidences of kidnapping and robberies in the state as well as communal and religious clashes. We are worried over these incidences and we call on the government to intensify efforts towards stopping all these crises and work out modalities for the quick return of the displaced persons to their homes.

The church also called on the government to make adequate provision for the people that were displaced by the incident. “These people who are displaced need help and the government should provide relief materials to them and expedite action on their return to their homes as the new farming season begins.”

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