‘Armed’ only with Rosaries, Catholics in 54 cities across Nigeria, have been marching in what is being called the “March for Life.”Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja Director of Communications, Fr. Patrick Alumuku, Nigeria’s Archdiocese of Abuja Director of Communications, has told that the March for Life, announced by the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Nigeria is in solidarity with the two priests and 17 parishioners killed on 24 April as well as many other victims of terrorism in Nigeria. Local Nigerian media report that there was a palpable sense of tension particularly in Benue state where the priests and parishioners were killed. Security personnel have been reassuring residents and say that they have reinforced security. They repeatedly assured that the marchers and the burial site would be safe.
Nigerian Bishops told Nigerian Catholics in all cities to come ‘armed’ only with their Rosary beads and Candles.
