CycyjokeOwo Attack: Akeredolu Reacts (see details below)
The Ondo state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu (SAN) has condemned the attack and killing of the innocent people worshipping at the Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa street Owo local government area in Ondo state.
Akeredolu disclosed this in a statement signed by the chief press secretary to the Governor of Ondo state, Richard Olatunde.
The governor assured the people of Owo that the assailants will be hunt down and make them pay.
He, however, commiserate with the people of Owo particularly families of does who lost their lives to the unfortunate attack, adding that the people of the town should remain calm and not take laws into their hands as security operatives have been deployed to monitor and restore normalcy to the town.
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SEE PRESS STATEMENT BELOW:
Press Statement
Owo Attack: We Will Hunt Down Assailants, Make Them Pay-Akeredolu
•Condemns Attack, Condoles With Families of The Victims
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, is deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshiping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, on Sunday.
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 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.
Signed:
Richard Olatunde
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
June 5, 2022.
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