“It’s a black Sunday.” – Ondo State Governor, Akeredolu reacts to attack on St.francis Church, Owo.

The governor of Ondo State, Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has reacted to the attack on St.Francis Catholic Church in Owu-luwa Community in Owo LGA of Ondo State.

Recall that 2709updates reported that an attack was carried out by unknown gunmen on St.Francis Catholic Church in Owo LGA of Ondo State.

In a statement released by his Chief Press Secretary, Governor Akeredolu described the day as a ‘black Sunday’.

He also described the attack on St.Francis Catholic Church as a satanic one carried out as a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo kingdom.

Akeredolu urged the residents of the area to stay calm and vigilant, he also advised them that they should not takematters into their own hands noting that the perpetrators of the attack will be fished out and punished.

Read his full statement below:

“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 tranquillity 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.