The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, has condemned the attack on worshipers at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, Owo, Ondo State.
In an issued statement shared via his Instagram page yesterday, the monarch condemned the terrorist attack and called on South-West governors to fulfill their oaths of ensuring the safety of lives of their citizens.
The statement read: “What occurred yesterday was a gruesome massacre dastardly targeted at turning Yoruba land into a war zone. However, we, the descendants of Oduduwa, although peace-loving, cannot be overrun in our own homes. Do not be mistaken, we have the capacity and are prepared and ready to defend ourselves against all external invaders.
“We should all be reminded that yesterday made it exactly one year when an invading gang of killer herdsmen killed at least over 20 people on a Saturday night in Igangan, Ibarapa-North local government area of Oyo State, leaving several houses, the palace of the Asiganga burnt in the attack, whilst people were asleep. Exactly a year ago!
“When calamities like this befall us without a single trace, the interpretation is that the intelligence unit of our country’s security architecture is probably faulty or completely missing.
“I implore the six governors across the south-west region and their brothers nationwide, as well as the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, to live up to their oaths of securing Nigerians and ensuring safety for all citizens irrespective of their age, sex, religion, or tribe”.
“Rather than discouraging us, this will rather strengthen us; especially in our resolve to deploy manpower, resources and technology towards the protection of lives and properties”, the statement added.
