The assailants of parishioners in a catholic church in Ondo State have been compared by Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari to demonic spirits from hell.
Buhari made the comment in response to the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo state, in a statement issued by his special assistant on media and publicity, Femi Adesina, on Sunday.
It will be recalled that on Sunday, unknown gunmen assaulted a catholic church in Ondo State’s Owo Local Government Area, killing numerous parishioners just as the ceremony was coming to a close.
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Before firing at the worshipers, the attackers allegedly ignited explosives.
Reacting, President Buhari mourned with the families of those affected and wished the survivors a quick recovery.
He vowed that darkness would not overcome light in Nigeria and none of the wicked persons will go unpunished.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the heinous killing of worshippers Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State,” the statement reads.
“The president says only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such a dastardly act, adding that eternal sorrow awaits them both on earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter.
“President Buhari mourns the dead, condoles with their families, the Catholic Church, and the Government of Ondo State, charging emergency agencies to swing into action, and bring succor to the wounded.
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“No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Nigeria will eventually win.”
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