By Oluwaseun Sonde
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has vowed to hunt down those behind unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshiping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, on Sunday.
In a statement released by the Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde over the unfortunate attack, as the Governor is saddened, said 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.
“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 machinations of heartless elements in our resolves to rid our state of criminals", Akeredolu said.
The Governor commiserated with the 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.
"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", Akeredolu added.
Ondo Governor said he has 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".
He urged Ondo 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.
Emerging reports suggest that many worshippers have died and several others left injured following the attack at the Catholic church which is situated close to the palace of the Olowo of Owo.
As of the time of filing this report, the security operatives were yet to give a detailed statement regarding the development.
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