Women under Echo Network Africa condemn Othaya church attack, raise alarm over rising GBV

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Citizen TV (Youtube)

January 30, 2026

15h ago

Women under echo network Africa have decried the worsening state of security in the country and condemn those who are perpetrating the violence. The women singled out the Othaya church attack which they condemned saying places of worship are sacred and must be respected at all ti

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