Defend Yourselves Against Bandits, Herdsmen – Archbishop Urges Nigerians

The Catholic Archbishop of Abuja, Most Rev. Ignatius Kaigama, has backed the calls by some other eminent persons for people to defend themselves, since the government have failed to protect them from killer herdsmen and bandits’ attacks.

He charged the government to do more to protect the people from criminal elements seeking death and destruction. 

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He also advised that it was naivety to sit down and be killed simply because, you are a peaceful person. He called for dialogue, justice and reconciliation. 

Kaigama, who spoke in Abuja at a press conference to mark his 62nd birthday celebration, weekend, blamed the social unrest and the insecurity affecting the nation on injustice. 

“Killing human beings is criminal. It is a grievous sin and totally ungodly. It’s so sad the way we kill in this county. It does not portray the country in good light. 

“I am sad that the killings have not stopped. I am not sure enough is being done at all levels to bring these killings to a comprehensive stop.

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“Unjust attacks call for self-defence. This is in line with theological principles. It is naivety to sit back and be killed because you’re a man of peace.

“We don’t encourage attacking people for no just cause but you can defend yourself. Above all, we urge dialogue and reconciliation.”