Rumour-mongering, fuelling crisis in Kaduna - Catholic archbishop

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 - The Catholic archbishop of Kaduna, Most Rev Mathew Ndagoso, says rumour-mongering is fuelling the crisis in Kaduna



- He urged all Nigerians to seek ways of understanding and of building bridges to one another, based on a solid foundation of truth - The cleric also thanked the Kaduna state government and security agents for their quick intervention in bringing the situation under control Most Rev Mathew Ndagoso, the Catholic archbishop of Kaduna, on Monday, October 22, appealed to people of Kaduna state to shun rumour-mongering and acts fuelling crisis in the state. Ndagoso said in a statement in Kaduna, while reacting to recent violence in the state, that residents must learn to accommodate each other and settle their differences amicably, NAN reports.
Legit.ng gathers that he said: “As members of one nation, we must seek ways of understanding, of building bridges to one another based on a solid foundation of truth. “I am not oblivious of the pain that has been caused by the loss of loved ones, both Christian and Muslim. “At the same time, I ask that all reflect on the reality that violence only begets more violence. This suffering has gone on for too long and we beg that it be stopped for the common good.” He thanked the state government and security agents for their quick intervention in bringing the situation under control.
The Kaduna state Government on Sunday, October 21, imposed a 24-hour curfew on Kaduna metropolis and environs, following violent clashes in parts of the metropolis. The violence erupted four days after 55 people were killed in Kasuwan Magani, Kajuru local government areas of the state. Meanwhile, Legit.ng previously reported that following the attacks on innocent people by hoodlums in Kaduna state, Governor Nasir El-Rufai went round the state to assess the areas affected and visit victims of the attacks. El-Rufai visited the victims receiving treatment at the Saint Gerards Hospital and Barau Dikko. Read more: https://www.legit.ng/1199746-rumour-mongering-fuelling-crisis-kaduna-catholic-archbishop.html

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