By Banji Ayoola
All Progressives Congress, APC, senatorial candidate for Ondo South, Dr. Jimoh Ibrahim, CFR, has condemned the senseless attack and killing of worshipers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo on Sunday, the 5th June.
He also sent his condolences to Ondo State Governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN and commiserated with the entire Owo Kingdom and the Catholic Church over the tragedy.
Ibrahim, the Araba of Ikaleland and Founder of Fortune University, Igbotako, FUI, reacted to the ugly incident in a statement by the Director of Strategic Communication, Jimoh Ibrahim Senatorial Campaign Organisation, JISCO, Mr Yemi Akintomide
The bandits who attacked the Catholic congregation used explosives in the attack and followed up by shooting indiscriminately into the congregation.
He noted with regret that “the attackers have polluted the air of tranquility that Ondo state had been identified with.”
According to the statement: “The billionaire businessman expressed confidence in the administration of Governor Akeredolu to bring the perpetrators to justice and sustain the peace the state had been enjoying over the years.
“He also expressed his heartfelt condolences to the traditional ruler of Owo kingdom, the Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye (III), the Catholic Bishop of Ondo Diocese, Rt. Revd. Jude Arogundade, the entire congregation of St. Francis Catholic, Owo and the bereaved families who lost their loved ones in the attack.
His words:”At a time when we are about to celebrate 0% crime rate in Ondo state, the Owo incident is a set back to human security. Be assured that the perpetrators will be brought to book. Accept my condolences, Your Excellency.
“My belief is that there is no justifiable reason for this deadly attack on innocent worshipers who were killed in the course of freely practicing their religion as enshrined in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
“Governor Akeredolu, the chief mourner, who coincidentally hails from Owo town; and has been in the fore front of waging war against banditry and herdsmen attacks; and for restructuring, resource control, and power rotation; restriction on open grazing; and campaign for state police, must be heavy disturbed by these evil killings.
“The Governor Akeredolu success story on regional security outfit, Amotekun, cannot be overemphasised, as he recorded tremedous success in crime reduction especially in Ondo State.
“God in His infinite Mercy shall crown Your Excellency’s effort on providing security for the people, a resounding victory over banditry, kidnapping, terrorism and senseless killings of this nature.”
