Zamfara State, 08 February, 2025 / 11:30 pm (ACI Africa).
Catholic Bishops in Nigeria have urged the country's government to renew its “commitment to safeguarding human life,” following the Tuesday, February 4 fire incident at an Islamic school in the Zamfara State that led to the death of 17.
The Police in Zamfara reportedly confirmed the death of 17 Almajiris (street urchins) in the fire incident that occurred in Kaura Namoda Local Government Area of Zamfara State, leaving 17 others injured.
In their Thursday, February 6 statement, the members of the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria (CBCN) commiserated with the victims of the incident, saying the deaths could have been avoided if the government had invested in safety measures.
“It is our collective duty to take immediate action to protect the sanctity of human life in our nation, recognizing that every life is sacred and deserves to be safeguarded,” the Bishops said in the one-page statement.
Extending their “heartfelt condolences” to the families of the victims, and all Nigerians affected by the tragedy, the Bishops added, “At all times, in all places, and by all means, the sacredness of human life must be defended and protected.”
