Tag: Benue

A non-denominational organisation, Christian Conscience, has called on President Muhammadu Buhari to end the incessant killings across the country.

CAN declared July 9 to July 11 as the days for Christians in the Nation to seek the face of God in addressing the incessant killings.

Pastor Adebayo Oladeji, Special Assistant, Media and Communications to the CAN President, Rev. Samson Ayokunle, conveyed CAN message in a statement in Abuja.

Suspected herdsmen early Thursday, allegedly invaded the Africa Church, Mbamondo Ukemberagya Logo local government area of Benue state killing seven persons.

The Roman Catholic Diocese of Makurdi has fixed May 22nd, 2018, for the mass burial of its members murdered recently by suspected fulani herdsmen in the church.

Pastor Adeboye disclosed this when he visited the state with his wife, Folu, and they met with Governor Samuel Ortom at the Government House Friday afternoon.

Kaigama said the people needed  to unite and form a common front devoid of political, religious and traditional sentiments to tackle the security challenges in the state.

Primate Okoh who said that Benue State is very important of the nation, especially for food production, pleaded for support to victims in the incident.

Governor Ortom expressed gratitude for the overwhelming love since the flood disaster from government agencies, corporate institutions and philanthropists.

On Wednesday Christian Leaders, Nike Adeyemi, Godman Akinlabi, Yemi Davids delivered hope and relief to Benue State flood victims in Makurdi.