By Our Correspondent

National News – The Catholic Bishops Conference of Nigeria says the country’s security crisis has reached breaking point. “Everyone is tired,” they declared, pointing to daily killings, kidnappings and attacks across all regions.

The statement came Tuesday during a thanksgiving Mass at Holy Cross Cathedral, Lagos. The Mass celebrated 3 milestones for Emeritus Archbishop Anthony Cardinal Okogie: his 90th birthday, 60 years as a priest, and 55 years as a bishop.

Speaking for the bishops, Lagos Archbishop Alfred Martins — also CBCN Vice President — urged President Bola Tinubu and state governments to act faster.

“We know Nigeria faces many problems, but insecurity breaks every heart here,” Martins said. “Each morning brings fresh reports of Boko Haram, bandits and other criminals. Soldiers, including generals, are being ambushed. Communities are displaced. Traditional rulers are fleeing. It’s hard to make sense of it anymore.”

He said the best gift leaders could give Cardinal Okogie is a safer Nigeria. “Step up so people can sleep without fear and travel without anguish. Security agencies need real support and resources to face the risks. Government at all levels must do more. Everyone is exhausted.”

Police data shows over 50 bandit attacks in just one week. Students, pupils and teachers kidnapped in Borno and Oyo over a month ago are still missing.

Abductions have also hit Kwara and Ekiti. Killings and terror attacks continue in every zone.

Martins acknowledged the President has met with bishops privately to explain government efforts.

But he said attacks keep getting worse despite occasional gains. “As CBCN we’ve kept pointing out the path for the country. The problems persist,” he noted.