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Catholic Church Bans Headgears & Handbags In Enugu Over Insecurity
August 27, 2012 – Catholic Church Bans Headgears & Handbags In Enugu Over Insecurity
Due to the state of increased insecurity in Nigeria today, St Theresa’s Catholic Cathedral Church, Nsukka, Enugu State, has barred women from wearing big headgears and carrying handbags to Masses. Revd Fr. Uche Obodoechina, the Cathedral administrator, who announced this during Sunday service in Nsukka, said the ban would take effect from September 9. Obodoechina said the measure was being introduced to ensure the security of worshippers. naijagists.com
According to him, the big headgears, in most cases, made the identification of persons during service difficult. He said the headgears (popularly called canopy) turn to a ‘barricade’ when many women putting on big headgears stayed on a row during service. “Please, in view of the present security challenges, the church has urged women to stop coming to Sunday service with big headgears and bags to enable security men know when bomb will be smuggled into the church.
“The church has directed security men at the church gate to seize big headgears and bags from September 9. “This measure is aimed towards enhancing the security of the faithful during Sunday mass.” Furthermore, the clergyman announced that cars would henceforth be parked at the St Theresa’s College field.
According to him, only motorcycles would be allowed to park at the designated places within the church premises. He added that for those coming for 5.30 a.m. mass, the gate leading into the church would be closed by 6 a.m. while the gate for those coming for the 7.30 a.m. would be closed by 8 a.m. “So if you cannot come before this time, you are late and you will not be allowed to enter into the cathedral compound.
“We urge members to cooperate and obey the directives in the interest and safety of all. “These are temporary measures and will be relaxed as soon as the security challenges in the country improved. “The church is sorry for whatever inconveniences the measures will cause members,” he stated.
God please save this nation.
Victoria Akpabio
August 28, 2012 at 12:53 AM
Hmmm!God safe ur p-ple:Can a mother; i mean a christain mother carry bomb 2d church?
Nonso agu
August 29, 2012 at 11:29 AM
Its ok,that is to save the lives of masses,i pray dat people wil understand
stella
August 29, 2012 at 1:50 PM
They should not forget to banned wrappers, kaftans, agbadas and sagging trouses. Men should wear shorts or nickers. Women should wear knee-lenght skrits and gowns. For hair styles, afro, weave-ons, curling braids should be banned. Shirts too should be banned. Also body-hugs or T-shirts should be worn by both sex. Plus footwears no wedges, cover shoes, fancy & stylish shoes should be allowed to be worn, only bathroom slippers or dunlop shoes. Then the church can attain full security.