Sokoto Diocese Debunks Viral Declare Of Assault On Kukah’s Residence, Assures Public Of Security
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has dismissed claims that the residence of Bishop Matthew Hassan Kukah, together with the Cathedral and a N1 billion Catholic Pastoral Centre, was set ablaze.
In an announcement issued on Saturday, the Diocese clarified that every one the services referenced within the viral video stay protected, intact, and totally operational.
The assertion, signed by the Director of Communications, Rev. Fr Pascal Salifu, described the video as deceptive and the handiwork of people intent on creating panic and destabilising society.
“Our consideration has been drawn to a deceptive and false video at present circulating on-line with the caption: ‘Breaking!!! Bishop Kukah’s home, Cathedral, and 1 billion Naira Catholic Pastoral Centre set ablaze by Islamists in Sokoto.’
“We want to inform most of the people that this data is fully false,” the assertion stated.
In line with the Diocese, the video started trending within the aftermath of the 2022 killing of Deborah Yakubu, a pupil of Shehu Shagari School of Schooling in Sokoto, suggesting that it’s being recirculated to inflame tensions.
The Diocese added that the Bishop expressed appreciation to the army and different safety companies for his or her swift response following the emergence of the video.
“The Bishop’s residence, the Cathedral and the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Sokoto stay protected, intact and totally operational,” it said.
The Diocese additional reassured residents that Sokoto stays calm and peaceable, urging the general public to ignore the false claims.
It additionally conveyed Bishop Kukah’s goodwill message to the devoted and the broader public forward of the Easter celebrations.
“He extends his heat greetings and goodwill to all of the devoted and folks of goodwill and needs everybody a joyful and grace-filled Easter prematurely,” the assertion added.
Times Nigeria