Pope Francis has urged Nigeria to guarantee the safety of all citizens in the country in the wake of deadly attacks in the north.
Speaking at the Vatican during his usual Wednesday General Audience, the Catholic pontiff expressed his sentiments of prayerful solidarity with Nigerians over last weekend’s killing in Christian-dominated Southern Kaduna.
He said it was not only in Southern Kaduna that people were being massacred, stressing that everywhere in the country, Nigerians are being killed.
The Pope prayed for those who had been killed and injured as a result of the insecurity with reference to the bloodletting in Kaduna State.
“I learnt with pain the news of the armed attacks that took place last Sunday against the villages of Madamai Abun, in northern Nigeria.
“I pray for those who have died, for those who have been injured and for the entire Nigerian population. I hope that the safety of all citizens in the country will always be guaranteed,” the Pope added.
Recall that on Sunday, September 26, bandits attacked Madamai and Abun communities in Kaura local government area of Kaduna State, killing 34 residents.
Eight persons also sustained injuries while about 20 houses were reportedly burnt by the bandits.
The catholic pontiff urged the federal government to provide adequate security for Nigerians in every part of the country.
