Killings: Anglican bishop identifies goverments’ duty to Nigerians

Killings: Anglican bishop identifies goverments’ duty to Nigerians

The Anglican Bishop of Awka Diocese, Rt Rev. Alexander Ibezim, has reminded government, both at the federal and state levels, that they owe Nigerians the duty of protecting their lives and property.

Bishop Ibezim, who was making reference to news of countless killings both by the Boko Haram insurgents and the armed bandits masquerading as Fulani herdsmen, said that the level of bloodletting in the country was getting out of hand.

He said urgent steps needed to be taken by both the state governors and the president of the country to stop the reckless killings in Nigeria, insisting that Nigeria would account for every single drop of blood spilled, as it would seek vengeance.

The Bishop said, “Blood of Human beings is sacred and was not created by God to be wasted like fowls as done daily in Nigeria.

“I call on government at all levels to take full responsibilities of protecting her citizens in its totality to ensure that peace and tranquility prevail in the society.”

Ibezim condemned in its totality the incessant killings in the society, saying it was unbiblical, unethical and misuse of human blood.

He said human beings were created in the image of God, pointing out that the blood of those killed will ask for vengeance even as he advised all to desist from anything that will bring bloodshed.

He encouraged all to use the Easter period to identify with the victory of Christ on the cross of Calvary, and also accept that through death and resurrection, they have themselves been absolved of all wrong doing.

The bishop called on Christians to re-examine their lives to know if they are still in faith, proclaim Christ as a Messiah and demonstrate servant hood and humility in all they do.