Owo Attack: Governor Akeredolu blow hot, vows to hunt down assailants

Ondo State governor, Oluwarotimi Akeredolu on Sunday vowed to hunt down criminals behind the bomb explosion in Owo at a Catholic Church that killed many worshipers.

While condemning the attack, Akeredolu who was saddened by the incidence at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo said the killing of worshippers was highly condemnable while he commiserateed with the families of victims.

He described the attack as vile and satanic calculated against the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years.

In a statement which was issued by Mr. Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State and obtained by CAPITAL POST on Sunday, described the day as a black Sunday in Owo.

The statement read:“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.