Catholic Bishops condemn reintegration of repentant bandits

… Demand Justice for Victims
By Dare Fasube, Ibadan
The Catholic Bishops of the Ibadan Ecclesiastical Province have criticised the reintegration of so-called repentant bandits into society and security structures, describing the practice as unjust and a disservice to victims of violent crimes across Nigeria.
The bishops made their position known in a statement issued during a press conference amid growing concern over the continued captivity of 39 pupils and seven teachers abducted from schools in Esiele, Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State more than a month ago.
In the statement jointly signed by the President of the province, Gabriel Leke Abegunrin, and the Secretary, Anse...