“Today, insecurity is one of the greatest challenges facing Nigeria’s existence.”
Catholic Church in Sri Lanka complained that the current government failed to investigate the attacks properly.
The state, which has been a hotbed of banditry in the North-West, has endured worsening security and poor governance.
The police command in Akwa Ibom has confirmed the abduction of John Okoriko, a pastor and founder of Solid Rock Kingdom Church.
She urged Nigerians to extend good virtues of sharing, love, support, forgiveness and sacrifice.
A known critic of her husband, Ms Buhari, made the call Tuesday night when she hosted wives of service chiefs and other top government functionaries.
Some of the guests had earlier joined the president in performing the Magrib prayer at the Aso Villa Mosque.
“God created us to be in relationship with all human beings irrespective of tribe, culture, religion, colour, size, region and continent,” he said.
The imam of Rafukka Juma’at mosque, Husamat Babangida, said such an initiative was a welcome development.
“People of Nigeria have spoken – twice: They support this government at the ballot box…not been swayed by hateful talk from any bully-pulpit.”
