Requiem masses were held in all parishes of the Catholic Diocese of Makurdi on Monday for the murdered priests and parishioners of Saint Ignatius Quasi Parish, Mbalom in Gwer Local Government Council of the state.

The Catholic Bishop of Makurdi Diocese Wilfred Anagbe, directed that masses be held throughout the diocese for the priests and the parishioners killed by gunmen during morning mass on April 24.

Anagbe described the deaths as “sacrilegious” and called on Christians, particularly, Catholics to hold to their faith despite such brazen acts of barbarism against their fellow members.

The attacks had been condemned by all Nigerians, including non Christians.

The masses, which commenced between 6pm and 7 pm, were celebrated by parish priests at their respective parishes.

In his homily during the requiem mass on Monday, the Parish priest in charge of Saint Theresa’s parish, Makurdi, Amos Mbachie, said the priests died for peace to reign in the state.

He was hopeful that their deaths, together with the 17 others, would end the spate of killings across the state.

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