Borno bishop urges prayers to defeat Boko Haram
The Catholic Bishop of Maiduguri Diocese, Most Rev. Oliver Dashe, has called on Christians to intensify prayers to help end insecurity in Nigeria. Addressing newsmen after a church session at St Patrick’s Cathedral, Maiduguri, he emphasized that prayers can crush Boko Haram. Dashe highlighted the role of Mother Mary and religious devotion in bringing relative peace to Borno State. He also urged both individuals and the government to continue their efforts for lasting peace.
What we know
- Most Rev. Oliver Dashe believes that prayers are powerful enough to defeat Boko Haram.
- He praised the relative peace in Borno State after years of insurgency, attributing it to religious intervention.
- The bishop emphasized the importance of both prayer and active human effort in achieving security.
- He called on the government at all levels to support security agencies in combating terrorism.
- Devotions to Mother Mary, including the rosary and pilgrimages, are seen as vital to the diocese’s spiritual strength.
