Abiodun OBA

Terrorists this morning carried out an unprecedented attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, during mass throwing dynamites and opening fire on worshippers, killing scores of young and elderly worshippers.

Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu reacted to the incident describing it as a black Sunday.

Akeredolu, in series of tweets, said he has cut short his national assignment in Abuja and is rushing home on hearing the attack.

“I am deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshipping at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Today.

“The vile & 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 tranquillity have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state,” he said.

The governor said he had spoken with 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 resolves 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,” he added.
Akeredolu urged the 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,” he said.

Sources said the terrorists sprayed worshippers with bullets on entering the church, leading to the death of many.

Gory videos online showed many people dead.
Many have put the death toll at about at 50.
It was gathered that the injured and the dead were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Owo, for medical attention.

Asides the Federal Medical Centre, many injured people were also said to have been taken to private hospitals for treatment.
Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami confirmed the attack, but could not give details.

Owo is the hometown of the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu.


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