Pope Francis has urged President Muhammadu Buhari to ensure the safety of lives of all Nigerians.
The Pope spoke on Wednesday at the Vatican City, condemning the insecurity in northern Nigeria.
He sympathised with Nigerians on the last weekend’s killings in Kaduna State.
Recall that bandits attacked Madamai and Abun communities in Kaura Local Government Council Area of Kaduna State, killing 34 residents.
No fewer than eight people were said to have sustained injuries during the attack in which about 20 houses were allegedly razed by the bandits.
The Pope prayed for the repose of those who lost their lives in the attack.
He said, “I learnt with pain the news of the armed attacks that took place last Sunday against the villages of Madamai Abun in Northern Nigeria.
“I pray for those who have died, for the injured and for the entire Nigerian population. I hope that the country always guarantees the safety of all its citizens.”
The clergyman had condemned abductions and attacks in the country.
He, particularly, lamented the kidnapping of more than 300 students of Government Girls Secondary School, Jangebe in Talata-Mafara Local Government Area of Zamfara State, in February.
