By Mohammed Bello Doka
In a startling revelation, it has been confirmed by Abuja Network News and other prominent media organizations that the perpetrators behind the recent kidnapping of two Catholic priests from the Pankshin diocese are not Fulani herdsmen, contrary to initial reports by certain Southern media outlets. The priests, who were dedicatedly serving at St Vincent De Paul parish, were held for a ransom of #25M.
Investigations have brought to light that all four suspects in the kidnapping are members of the church and natives of Pangshin local government – sharing the same community and tribe as the abducted priests. Adding another layer of shock, it was discovered that the group was led by the church's financial secretary.
Despite these revelations, no media house has issued an apology for the initial character assassination, which falsely implicated Fulani herdsmen. This lack of accountability raises concerns about potential biases within certain sections of Southern media, highlighting the importance of responsible journalism in sensitive matters.
This incident underscores the urgency for accurate reporting and the need to refrain from perpetuating harmful stereotypes, as the Fulani community now seeks redress for the unwarranted suspicion cast upon them.
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