N1bn Catholic Pastoral Centre Sokoto not torched, says Catholic Diocese of Sokoto
From Bashir Rabe Mani in Sokoto
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has denied a misleading and false video currently circulating online with the caption: “Breaking!!! Bishop Kukah’s house, Cathedral and 1 billion Naira Catholic Pastoral Centre set ablaze by Islamists in Sokoto.”
This was contained in a statement signed by Rev. Fr. Pascal Salifu
Director of Communications,
Diocese of Sokoto, issued to newsmen in Sokoto on Saturday.
The statement said, “we wish to inform the general public that this information is totally false.
“The Bishop’s residence, the Cathedral, and the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Sokoto remain safe, intact, and fully operational.
“This video started circulating in the wake of the alleged brutal murder of Deborah Yakubu, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education, in Sokoto, May 2022. This is the work of persons committed to causing havoc in our society.
“The Bishop expresses gratitude to the Military and State Security agencies who responded immediately the video started circulating.
“Sokoto remains calm and peaceful.”
According to the statement, the Bishop extends his warm greetings and goodwill to all the faithful and people of goodwill and wishes everyone a joyful and grace-filled Easter in advance
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