Palm Sunday Bloodshed: Catholic Secretariat Condemns ‘Sacrilege’ In Jos Killings
In a nation increasingly numbed by recurring violence, Nigeria’s moral conscience is once again being tested, this time on one of Christianity’s holiest days.
The Catholic Secretariat of Nigeria has strongly condemned the killing of 27 persons in Plateau State, describing the March 29 attack on communities in Jos as a “sacrilege of blood” carried out on Palm Sunday.
In a statement issued in Abuja, the Secretariat lamented that while worshippers marked the day in honour of peace, armed assailants turned villages such as Angwan Rukuba, Gari Ya Waye, and Atakyu into scenes of horror.
The Church decried what it called the government’s failure to uphold its constitutional duty of protecting lives, warning that the continued cycle of violence suggests a troubling disregard for human dignity.
It painted a grim picture of grieving families and traumatised communities, insisting that no Nigerian life should be treated as expendable.
Calling for urgent action, the Secretariat demanded the immediate arrest and prosecution of those behind the killings, alongside a thorough probe into possible lapses or complicity by security agencies.
It also urged authorities to strengthen intelligence operations, reinforce security presence in vulnerable communities, and provide swift humanitarian support to victims.
The statement further cautioned that silence and routine condemnations are no longer enough, stressing that the persistent bloodshed risks becoming a defining feature of national life if decisive steps are not taken.
As the country grapples with yet another tragedy, the Church called on Nigerians to resist retaliation and recommit to unity, compassion, and the sanctity of life.
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