........Black Sunday, as terrorists killed many
By Akinola Ajibade
Ondo state is in a state of mourning as the terrorists launched unprovoking attacks on worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa street on Sunday
The attacks resulted in the death of many, who had gone to the church, with the hope of returning home into the warm embrace of their loved one.
The governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, is saddened by the incident, as he sent condolence message to the indigenes and non-indigenes of the state through the media.
He said: " 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 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.
“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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