Governor, Akeredolu condemns Ondo church attack, vows to hunt down assailants
Governor of Ondo State, Mr Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN), has expressed sadness over the massive attack of the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State and the killing of innocent worshippers of the church, on Sunday.
The Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, has via a statement described the attack as vile, satanic and a calculated assault on the people of Owo Kingdom who were, over the years known for peace.
The statement reads: ““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.
The governor has therefore vowed to hunt down the assailants and make them pay for the evil act.
”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.
