The Catholic Bishop of Sokoto Diocese, Matthew Kukah, has voiced the growing sentiment among Nigerians that the President Bola Tinubu led federal government is failing in its duty to safeguard citizens.
Reacting to the recent tragic events in Plateau State, Bishop Kukah expressed deep concern over the escalating violence, describing it as a war against the Nigerian state and its people as death toll rises to 195 and counting.
In a statement on Saturday, Bishop Kukah lamented the increasing loss of hope among Nigerians, emphasizing the disturbing transformation of the northern region into a “birthplace of bloodletting.”
He accused bandits and terrorists of turning the Nigerian state and its security agencies into objects of mockery through relentless attacks and killings.
The cleric highlighted the unsettling reality that the killers show no regard for religious or ethnic boundaries. He stated, “We seem to be consoled that they are destroying churches, as well as mosques, killing Christians, as well as Muslims.”
Bishop Kukah went on to describe the perpetrators as “children of darkness, sons of Satan,” who seek to spread chaos and ignite a larger conflict.
Expressing frustration with the perceived helplessness of the government, Bishop Kukah asserted that Nigerians feel humiliated and betrayed by those collaborating with the perpetrators.
He called for an end to the “culture of investigation as excuses” and urged both the public and the media to hold the government accountable for its duty to protect citizens.
As concerns grow over the government’s effectiveness in maintaining security, Bishop Kukah’s words resonate as a powerful call to action, urging a reevaluation of the nation’s approach to ensuring the safety and well-being of its people.
