Gunmen reportedly invaded St Francis Catholic Church in Owo LGA of Ondo state on Sunday and detonated explosives in the church premises. They then
Gunmen reportedly invaded St Francis Catholic Church in Owo LGA of Ondo state on Sunday and detonated explosives in the church premises.
They then opened fire killing many and leaving several seriously injured.
Sources claim the attack which happened around 11am had over 30 people killed.
The worship centre is directly behind the palace of the Olowo of Owo.
Security operatives have been drafted to the church.
Meanwhile, the Ondo State governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has vowed to commit State resources to.hunt down the perpetrators of the dastardly act and make them pay for their crime.
According to him, the vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years.
“It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state.
“I have spoken to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, who is presently on his way to Owo. Similarly, I have had to cut short my party’s national assignment in Abuja and visit Owo immediately.
“This is an unexpected development. I am shocked to say the least. Nevertheless, We shall commit every available resource to hunt down these assailants and make them pay. We shall never bow to the machinations of heartless elements in our resolve to rid our state of criminals.
“I commiserate with my people in Owo, particularly families of the those who lost their lives to this ugly and unfortunate attack. I extend my condolences to Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye as well as the Catholic Church.
“I urge our people to remain calm and vigilant. Do not take laws into your hands. I have spoken to the heads of the security agencies. I have equally been assured that security operatives would be deployed to monitor and restore normalcy to Owo kingdom.” Akeredolu said.
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