₦airaland Forum

5th June, 2022

PRESS RELEASE:

ARREST OWO CHURCH KILLERS NOW - MURIC

The Muslim Rights Concern has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on worshippers inside the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. The attackers killed dozens of worshippers during service today, Sunday, 5th June, 2022. MURIC has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the attackers.

MURIC spoke via its director, Professor Ishaq Akintola. The statement reads :

“Dozens of worshippers were killed inside the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State today, Sunday, 5th June, 2022. We strongly condemn this act of unprovoked aggression. It is inhuman, heinous, horrific and horrendous.

“We call for immediate arrest and prosecution of the attackers. We charge the Inspector General of Police as well as the Ondo Police Command to find the killers without delay. They must be pursued to the most remote corners of Nigeria. These murderers must have no hiding place.

“In particular, we implore President Muhammadu Buhari to order the Nigerian Army to get involved in the search for the killers. This latest attack is indubitable evidence of the existence of Boko Haram in the South West after their penetration into Niger and Kogi States.

“Going by Boko Haram modus operandi, we warn that mosques and more churches may be the next targets because this was how they started in the North. We therefore ask for protection for all churches and mosques in the region.

“MURIC sympathises with victims of this barbaric attack. Our hearts go to families of the dead. Our prayers also go to the wounded and their dependants. We stand in solidarity with the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in this hour of deep sadness”.

Professor Ishaq Akintola,
Director,
Muslim Rights Concern
(MURIC)

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.

DLuciano:
Tinubu will never, again I say never rule Nigeria, he is only day dreaming.

PrinceOfLagos:
I hate greed and I won't support it because it favours my region , I was brought up to do the right thing ..

Obasanjo ruled for 8yrs and the south east voted for him enmasse

Osibanjo/Buhari got good support of south east people in 2015, Osibanjo is about to complete his term of 8yrs ..

Tinubu should either support Igbo presidency or go to hell.

Enough of this greed and foolishness

Enough of one useless old man selling out the southern region for his selfish interest , enough of this madness .

If Tinubu will not support the south east presidency, Let power remain in the North.

ChoCho54:
Nigeria did not start in 2015. An Igboman accomplished all that even before you were born. Jukwaa ese.

back2sender:
The North wil teach him a lesson. you go against Buhari means you go against the North.

If naa like ask Wike wetin happen for PDP convention. North knows how to play the game of politics than the south

Nigeria is NOT for sale