Pope Francis has called on the world to pray for Nigeria , following the unrest that has taken lives as well as the destruction of properties in states across the country.
In a tweet on his official handle , he said , “ Let us pray to the Lord for Nigeria , so that every form of violence might always be avoided , in the constant search of social harmony through the promotion of justice and the common good. ”
Thousands of youths had been protesting against the extrajudicial killings by policemen perpetrated especially by men of the disbanded Special Anti – Robbery Squad.
However, the peaceful protest was hijacked by hoodlums who attacked protesters .
Thereafter was the Lekki shootings which degenerated into the vandalisation , looting of businesses, warehouses where COVID – 19 palliatives where stored , burning of police stations and other properties in some states of the federation.
See Tweet:
Let us pray to the Lord for Nigeria , so that every form of violence might always be avoided , in the constant search of social harmony through the promotion of justice and the common good.
— Pope Francis (@Pontifex )
October 25, 2020
