President Muhammadu Buhari has
sent his 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 by suspected herdsmen.
The cleric was murdered by men said to be herders.
A statement forwarded on Saturday by Presidential Spokesman, Garba Shehu, said that “President
Buhari expressed deep shock and dismay over the killing of another priest,
ordering 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.”
He further described the killing
of the priest as “barbaric and unwarranted.”
Buhari assured 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.
Directing law enforcement
agencies to act swiftly in their investigations and bring the perpetrators of
the “horrific crime’’ to book, the President calls on all religious leaders to
pray for peace, healing and security of the country.
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