Owo Catholic Church attacked, worshipers killed, President Buhari condemns act

 

According to emerging reports today 5th of June, suspected terrorists has been reported to have attacked St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

The report across various media platforms has it that the terrorist entered the church and opened fire at worshipers , killing several of them.

The incident occurred according to reports,  less than 200 meters away from the Olowo of Owo Palace.

The Ondo State Police Command spokesperson Funmilayo Odulami however confirmed the development to Channels television, but disclosed that details of the incident would be given later.

The image maker also said all security apparatus has been dispatched to the area to restore calmness.

Ondo State Governor Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu SAN, has condemned the heinous  act. The Governor made this known via his Twitter handle:

IGANGAN PROVOCATIVE ONSLAUGHT ONE TOO MANY.

...we have directed the Commanders of the South West Security Network, Amotekun, to convoke a joint security meeting of all Commanders in the South West with a view to commencing joint operations in the region immediately. pic.twitter.com/Kgv0oy1yiL

— Arakunrin Akeredolu (@RotimiAkeredolu) June 6, 2021

 

President Buhari also condemned the dastardly act  and consoles with the State Government and the people. The President conveyed this via a Twitter post:

STATE HOUSE PRESS RELEASE

PRESIDENT BUHARI MOURNS THE DEAD, CONDOLES WITH ONDO STATE GOVT AND PEOPLE

President @MBuhari has condemned the heinous killing of worshippers Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.

— Presidency Nigeria (@NGRPresident) June 5, 2022

 

 

VIDEO: Eyewitness Recounts Attack On Ondo Church

An eyewitness, has recounted what he saw when gunmen attacked the St Francis Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State.

Credit: Facebook| Channels TV pic.twitter.com/UTKUG4RcTq

— Punch Newspapers (@MobilePunch) June 5, 2022

📸Governor Akeredolu has visited the scene of the unfortunate killing at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo.

The Governor also visited the hospitals where survivors are receiving treatment.

Gov Akeredolu described it as a massacre and appealed to residents not to retaliate. pic.twitter.com/m2U27VD3ja

— Ondo First Born® (@OndoFirstBorn) June 5, 2022

*We will hunt down assailants, make them pay - Akeredolu

*CAN describes Owo church killing as wicked, barbaric

WorldStage Newsonline-- There was an explosion on Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo with many people werehttps://t.co/ctST1gSoxT pic.twitter.com/z0dkj5Ljj0

— WorldStage (@Worldstagegroup) June 5, 2022

The British Government has condemned the heinous killing of worshippers on Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.

Recall that not less than 25 worshippers were killed by herdsmen who attacked the church at Owo.

A top official of t pic.twitter.com/HgVAfwl9zs

— Mubashar MASEEH (@MUBASHAR206RB) June 5, 2022

Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, who had visited the scene of the incident, said he was sad about the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people.https://t.co/UNTOwybjpP

— HumAngle_ (@HumAngle_) June 5, 2022