The Catholic Caritas Foundation of Nigeria on Friday in Abuja advised Nigerians to stockpile foods and other essential commodities “in case shops are not opened for some days,” if violence breaks out after the forthcoming general elections.
The Executive Secretary of CCFN and National Secretary of Justice Development and Peace Committee, Rev. Fr. Evaristus Bassey, said , “In the case of a possible outbreak of violence, we advise that citizens in volatile places should stock essential commodities in case shops are not open for days. Citizens should, by now, make arrangements for safe havens in case they have to escape from their homes; and those who can, should move their families from volatile areas, as the right to life is stronger than the right to vote.
“Citizens should not rely on the assurances of security agencies alone, as the scale of violence, if it happens, may overwhelm their capacity, and therefore must be extra-vigilant.
“After voting, although they could stay back to observe the counting, we advise ordinary citizens in volatile places to go home and allow politicians to sort themselves out.