Former Head of State, General Yakubu Gowon, spoke on the spate of violence leading to loss of lives in some parts of the country on Sunday, expressing serious worry.
Gowon who is the Founder and Convener of the group, Nigeria Prays, expressed regrets over the development while speaking with journalists at the prayer summit held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Citing the cases of attacks by the terrorists group, Boko Haram, and herdsmen, Gowon said the problem had been of major concern to all leaders in the country.
He however said solving the problem also required the cooperation of the generality of Nigerians.
He said they should all co-operate with security agencies to bring an end to the crisis in the country.
His words: “This is worrisome. When I recall the end of the civil war, I had hoped and prayed that Nigeria would never go through the same experience again.
“This was what I prayed for and you can see how worrying it is.
“All these spate of crises: Is it the militants, is it the Boko Haram, is it the so called Fulani herdsmen?
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“All sorts of things that are happening… Man’s inhumanity to man, that is happening throughout the length and breadth of Nigeria.
“Sadly, it is worrying to all Nigerians, and this is what all of us who are in leadership positions, your governor, and his assistants, as well as all the governors throughout the country.
“All of us who are leaders are concerned about it, and always aim for whatever we can do to put it under control.
“But it is not only the leaders that can do it. They need the press and support of the people so that they can deal with the problem together.
“And this is our prayer; prayer for everyone in Nigeria and all Nigerians wherever they are. We hope for greater peace than what we have for now.”
