Pope Francis Sounds Alarm On Nigeria’s Kidnapping Crisis

Eko Hot Blog reports that In a candid statement, Pope Francis has voiced his deep concern over the alarming rate of kidnappings in Nigeria. Taking to social media, the Pope expressed solidarity with the Nigerian people, urging concerted efforts to curb the escalating incidents.

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“The increasingly frequent kidnappings in Nigeria are extremely concerning,” the Pope shared, emphasizing the gravity of the situation. “I express my closeness in prayer to the Nigerian people, hoping that efforts will be made to contain the spread of these incidents as much as possible.”

The Pope’s remarks come amidst a surge in abductions for ransom across various regions of the country, including the federal capital territory (FCT).

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Despite ongoing efforts by security agencies to apprehend suspects, the frequency of kidnappings shows no signs of diminishing, casting a shadow of fear over communities nationwide.

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