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Outrage Erupts!” – Catholic Diocese Reacts To Alleged Islamist Assault On Matthew Hassan Kukah’s Home
The Catholic Diocese of Sokoto has debunked reports alleging that the residence of Matthew Hassan Kukah, along with the Sokoto Cathedral and a ₦1 billion Catholic Pastoral Centre, was set on fire by suspected Islamists.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The claim, which circulated widely through a viral video on social media, suggested that the bishop’s residence had been attacked. However, the Diocese, in an official statement released on Saturday, firmly denied that any such incident took place.
In the statement signed by its Director of Communications, Pascal Salifu, the Diocese reassured the public that the Cathedral and the Catholic Pastoral Centre remain safe, intact, and fully operational.
Salifu noted that the video re-emerged amid heightened tensions linked to the 2022 killing of Deborah Yakubu, a student of Shehu Shagari College of Education.
According to the Diocese, the circulation of the footage is the work of individuals seeking to incite fear and disrupt public peace.
“The Bishop’s residence, the Cathedral, and the Catholic Pastoral Centre in Sokoto remain safe, intact, and fully operational,” the statement reiterated.
The Diocese also praised the prompt intervention of military and other security agencies, who responded swiftly following the spread of the false video.
It further assured residents that Sokoto remains calm and peaceful, urging the public to ignore misinformation and rely only on verified sources.
The Bishop also extended goodwill messages to Christians and all residents, wishing them a joyful and grace-filled Easter celebration in advance.
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