President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the heinous killing of worshippers Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.
The President in a statement signed by his Special Adviser to the President
Media and Publicity Mr Femi Adesina
says only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act, adding that eternal sorrow awaits them both on earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter.
President Buhari mourns the dead, condoles with their families, the Catholic Church, and the Government of Ondo State, charging emergency agencies to swing into action, and bring succor to the wounded.
“No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Nigeria will eventually win,” the President says.
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo state has vowed to hunt down the assailants who attacked the Catholic Church Owo on Sunday.
Akeredolu who was at the scene of the unfortunate incident said this while taking brief from the head of security outfits in the Owo
Richard Olatunde chief Press Secretary to the Governor in a statement said
Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, returned to Ondo State from his party’s national assignment in Abuja.
Governor Akeredolu, who moved straight to Owo from the Akure Airport has received briefs from the Heads of Security agencies in the state.
The Governor has vowed to hunt down the assailants and make them pay.
