Buhari Condoles With Late Rev Offu Family And Catholic Church
- Rev. Father was hacked to death by men allegedly to be killer herdsmen.
- Buhari directs law enforcement agencies to fish out killers.
President Muhammadu Buhari has sent condolences to the Catholic Church over the killing of Rev. Fr. Paul Offu, the Priest of St. James Greater Parish Catholic Church, Ugbawka, Enugu State.
It was alleged that the late cleric was killed by suspected herdsmen.
President Buhari in a statement released by Garba Shehu, the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity expressed deep shock and dismay over the killing of another priest.
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He, therefore, ordered a thorough manhunt for the killers and their immediate prosecution.
“The President commiserates with government and people of Enugu State, family of Rev Fr. Offu and members of the parish and all Christians.
“Describing the killing of the priest as “barbaric and unwarranted’’, President Buhari assures the Catholic Church and all Nigerians that the fight against “lawlessness and recklessness’’ will be intensified as security of lives and property continues to top his priorities.
“The entire nation is shaken by the horrible assassination of this priest. The administration will continue to guarantee the freedom of religion and protect places of worship as well as the lives of citizens wherever they live,” he added.
He, therefore, directed the law enforcement agencies to act swiftly in their investigations and bring the perpetrators of the “horrific crime’’ to book.
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“The President calls on all religious leaders to pray for peace, healing and security of the country.”
