Tag: Cleric
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Sokoto Insecurity: Cleric Reportedly Carries Gun While Leading Congregation
By Opeyemi Adelakun An Islamic cleric has reportedly been seen carrying what appears to be a pump-action firearm while moving with members of his congregation in Sokoto State, amid heightened security concerns linked to banditry and kidnapping. The incident was captured in a video shared on X by D English Alhaji Media. In the footage,…
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Stop Paying Ransom To Bandits When Nigerians Are Hungry – Cleric Tells FG
By Paul Joseph The Prelate of the Methodist Church Nigeria, Dr. Oliver Aba, has urged the Federal Government to stop paying ransom to bandits and kidnappers, arguing that scarce national resources should be used to address the economic hardship facing millions of Nigerians rather than rewarding criminal groups. Aba made the call on Wednesday during…