The Catholic Archbishop of Lagos, Adewale Martins, has condemned the terrorist attack in Angwan Rukuba, Jos, that killed more than 27 people on Palm Sunday. He described the massacre as tragic and deeply disturbing in an Easter message delivered by the Director of Social Communications, Very Rev. Fr. Anthony Godonu. Archbishop Martins called for sustained faith during difficult times and urged leaders to act with responsibility and integrity. He emphasized the need for unity and prayer amid rising insecurity in parts of Nigeria. The attack occurred during Easter celebrations, heightening its emotional impact on the Christian community.
Archbishop Martins' public condemnation follows a pattern where religious figures increasingly fill the void left by silent security and political leaders. His intervention underscores how faith leaders have become primary sources of moral response in the face of recurring violence. When a bishop must plead for responsible leadership instead of the president or service chiefs, it signals a deeper crisis of governance. For ordinary Nigerians, this reflects a reality where spiritual solace is often the only immediate refuge from state failure.
