Nigeria Catholic Bishops Question Delayed Security Response to Attacks, Suggest Possible Collusion

The Digest:

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria has raised grave concerns over delayed security responses to attacks on Christian communities, a moment where spiritual authority confronts state responsibility, revealing how silence and inaction can erode the very fabric of national trust and coexistence.

Key Points:

• Catholic bishops cited disturbing reports of delayed security responses
• Attacks have targeted predominantly Christian communities in northern regions
• The bishops expressed concern that the delays suggest possible collusion
• They condemned the destruction and occupation of some communities
• The statement acknowledged that Muslims and others also face similar violence
• Bishops urged a government investigation to rebuild public trust
• They demanded justice for kidnap victims across four states

When those sworn to protect are perceived as silent or slow, faith erodes not just in institutions, but in the possibility of justice itself, deepening despair where assurance is most needed.

Sources: The Cable