The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria has lamented the worsening state of insecurity in the country, declaring that “everyone is tired” of the persistent killings, kidnappings and violence across Nigeria.
The bishops made the remarks during a special thanksgiving Mass held at Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos, on Tuesday, to celebrate the 90th birthday, 60 years of priestly ministry and 55 years of episcopal service of Emeritus Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Lagos, Anthony Cardinal Okogie.
Speaking at the event, the Archbishop of Lagos and Vice President of the CBCN, Most Rev. Alfred Martins, urged President Bola Tinubu and all levels of government to intensify efforts to restore peace and security to the country.
Martins said, “We are aware of the challenges facing Nigeria at this time; most significantly, the issue of insecurity is the one problem that breaks the heart of everyone here.
“As we wake up every day,
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