Pope Francis Expresses Concern Over Frequent Kidnappings in Nigeria

Pope Francis Expresses Concern Over Frequent Kidnappings in Nigeria.

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, has voiced his apprehension regarding the escalating incidents of abductions in Nigeria.

In a post shared via Twitter on Sunday, February 26, 2024, the pontiff expressed his prayers and hopes for efforts to mitigate these occurrences.

“The increasingly frequent kidnappings in Nigeria are extremely concerning,” Pope Francis stated.

“I express my closeness in prayer to the Nigerian people, hoping that efforts will be made to contain the spread of these incidents as much as possible.”

The Pope’s remarks come amidst a surge in abductions for ransom in various parts of the country. Even the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has not been immune to these incidents, with kidnappers targeting specific estates and border communities.

The tweet from Pope Francis underscores the gravity of the situation, highlighting the urgent need for action to address the growing threat of kidnappings in Nigeria.

The increasingly frequent kidnappings in Nigeria are extremely concerning. I express my closeness in prayer to the Nigerian people, hoping that efforts will be made to contain the spread of these incidents as much as possible.

— Pope Francis (@Pontifex) February 25, 2024