(Abah Anthony John/ACI Africa via CNA) — Participants in peaceful protests held March 25–27 in Nigeria’s Diocese of Auchi emphasized the need for improved security and called for an end to abductions targeting clergy that have resulted in the deaths of some abductees.
Speaking to ACI Africa, CNA’s news partner in Africa, on March 27, the final day of the protests, a group of protesters called for the enforcement of an anti-grazing law to curb the activities of armed herdsmen suspected of carrying out attacks.
“We mothers are crying! Our children are being killed. Our daughters are being raped. We can’t go to the farm, we can’t go to the market, we can’t even go to church without fear. We need help now!” Monica Nosa told ACI Africa.
Participants in the three-day planned peaceful protests in Nigeria’s Diocese of Auchi from March 25–27, 2025, emphasized the need for improved security and called for an end to abductions targeting the clergy that have resulted in deaths of some of the abductees. | Credit: ACI Africa
