Wukari, 09 September, 2024 / 10:43 pm (ACI Africa).
The military has apologized for the August 5 assault on Fr. Bernard Unum and his stewards in Nigeria’s Catholic Diocese of Wukari, the Local Ordinary of the Nigerian Episcopal See has told ACI Africa.
On August 5, the Nigerian military personnel invaded All Saints Ikyaior Catholic Church and assaulted Fr. Unum and his stewards, one of them losing his eye.
In a Monday, September 9 interview with ACI Africa, Bishop Mark Maigida Nzukwein acknowledged the efforts taken by the military to make amends.
“The assault on the Priest and his stewards, which led to a steward losing his sight, was a deeply distressing event for our community. I can confirm that the incident involved military personnel from Taraba, who travelled from Makurdi to carry out the operation. Brigadier General Kingsley Uwa, who commands in Jalingo, Taraba State, has taken full responsibility. He personally reached out and assured us that a thorough investigation is underway to understand why this happened and to hold those responsible accountable,” Bishop Maigida said.
He added, “General Uwa not only took responsibility but also apologized for the harm done to both the Priest and the steward. He acknowledged the trauma they endured and committed to making amends.”
