Fatshimetrie
In an unprecedented act of vandalism, churches have been targeted by malicious individuals. The latest incident took place in Daura locality, where thugs invaded a Living Faith Church. Chairs, musical instruments and other valuables were stolen, leaving the place of worship in a deplorable state.
The pastor in charge of the church, David Jato, expressed dismay at the act of vandalism which has prevented the holding of services. Stating that worshippers have been forced to gather in family units due to the situation, he highlighted the extent of the damage caused by the thieves.
In addition to stealing material goods, the criminals ransacked several religious buildings in the area, including the Power of Resurrection Church led by Rev. Nelson Onyekachuku. Although the latter escaped total looting thanks to the strength of its security measures, the windows were nevertheless vandalized, revealing the audacity and violence of the attack.
Faced with these reprehensible acts, the leaders of the targeted churches firmly denounced this desecration of sacred places. Reverend Onyekachuku, former president of the Christian Association of Nigeria in the state, condemned these actions and called on the perpetrators to realize the seriousness of their acts. He stressed that churches should under no circumstances be the target of popular anger, recalling that these places are above all sanctuaries of prayer and meditation.
These incidents occur in a context of unrest and generalized discontent, in which violence seems to take precedence over dialogue and mutual understanding. It is essential to unequivocally condemn such acts of vandalism, which harm not only material goods, but also the spiritual and symbolic dimension of churches, places of gathering and peace.
In these tumultuous times, it is imperative that everyone becomes aware of their responsibility towards the community and acts with respect and kindness. Tolerance, dialogue and respect for places of worship must remain fundamental values to preserve social cohesion and living together. It is more necessary than ever to condemn these acts of vandalism and work together to build a society based on mutual respect and understanding.