UPDATE : Owo Attack: We Will Hunt Down Assailants, Make Them Pay-Akeredolu

•Condemns Attack, Condoles With Families of The Victims (Watch Videos)

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.

Describing it as “a black Sunday in Owo”, in a release signed by Mr. Richard Olatunde, the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State, the Governor expressed grief over the wanton killing of Christians on a Sunday morning.

The release read in detail:

“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.

Earlier, it was reported that many worshippers have died and several others have been left injured following the explosion at the church which is situated close to the palace of the Olowo of Owo

According to a Social Media handler, the gory incident occurred few weeks after the Governor restricted the menacing activities of Fulani herdsmen in the state.

He further explained that Fulani herdsmen who invaded St. Francis shot sporadically, Leaving many people, both young and old lifeless, while some who were fatally injured were taken to the hospital.

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