The perpetrators behind the brutal massacre of worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have been revealed by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
Unknown gunmen stormed the catholic church on Sunday, killing numerous people just as the service was about to end, according to Anaedoonline.ng.
The attackers reportedly exploded explosives before opening fire on worshipers, including women and children.
See What Akeredolu Said About Deadly Owo Catholic Church Attack
The governor, speaking at the scene of the attack on Sunday afternoon, claimed the perpetrators were foreigners from Mali who had received training in Libya.
The act was termed as disgusting and diabolical by Akeredolu, who assured that the culprits would be apprehended shortly.
The governor, however, urged residents of Owo and the state to keep calm and not take the laws into their hands.
He said, “What happened here is too tragic. It is the most tragic event. What is happening in America is a child’s play to what has happened here.
“To say the least, it is condemnable. I’m grieved. Let me let you know that we have a duty to protect you.
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“Security services also lost about two men. The attack was sudden. How they carried out the attack and entered the church cannot be explained.
“Security agencies in the state must take all steps necessary because this must not repeat itself. On our own part, we must be vigilant. We take responsibility for what has happened.
“Most of those that are carrying out this attack are foreigners from Mali who were trained in Libya.”
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