Herdsmen Saga: Roman Catholic holds protest rally in Enugu today
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The Roman Catholic Church Dioceses in Enugu State, held protest rallies across the State over the menace of herdsmen.
The protest, which was held in Nsukka, Awgu and Enugu, attracted thousands of the church members, including priests.
10,000 Catholic faithfuls marched today, 2nd July, 2016. The governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi had to swiftly intervene before they could reach the Government House. he met them at the Cathedral.
The Governor commended the Church for the leading role it had continued to play in the struggle against social injustice, human rights violations and other crimes against humanity in every part of the country.
The Governor commended the Church for the leading role it had continued to play in the struggle against social injustice, human rights violations and other crimes against humanity in every part of the country.
He described the attack on Nimbo community, where scores of people were killed as “a day that will ever remain dark, sad and solemn in the memory of the people of Enugu State and indeed Nigerians at large.”
“On the issues you have raised in this rally, I wish to state that I address you today not only as a Catholic but as your Governor and the Chief Security Officer of Enugu State.
While taking my oath of office, I swore to do everything within my powers to preserve the security of lives and property of the people of Enugu State.
“You can therefore be assured that I will not fail in this responsibility and be further assured that whatever message you convey through me to the appropriate authorities at Abuja, will be promptly delivered. Regarding the proposed grazing bill, I assure you that I will duly convey your decisions on the matter to the State’s representatives at the National Assembly”, he pledged.
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