Okowa condoles with Ondo State Governor over Sunday Attack
Delta Governor Ifeanyi Okowa has expressed his condolences to his Ondo State counterpart, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, following the Sunday attack at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, which resulted in the deaths of many parishioners.
Okowa's condolence message was featured in a statement issued on Sunday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika.
He condemned the heinous crime and urged security forces to apprehend and prosecute the offenders.
He was shocked and saddened by the terrible murder of innocent parishioners at the Owo Church.
"We learned of the heinous attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, which resulted in the deaths of many worshippers."
Okowa's condolence message was featured in a statement issued on Sunday in Asaba by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Olisa Ifeajika.
He condemned the heinous crime and urged security forces to apprehend and prosecute the offenders.
He was shocked and saddened by the terrible murder of innocent parishioners at the Owo Church.
"We learned of the heinous attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, which resulted in the deaths of many worshippers."
"We join all well-meaning Nigerians in condemning this unwarranted attack on a worship centre and urging security forces to step up efforts to apprehend and prosecute the perpetrators."
"The attack is not only brutal, but also an affront to the Church of Christ, and we stand in solidarity with the people of Ondo during this difficult time."
"On behalf of the Delta government and people, I express my condolences to my dear brother, Chief Rotimi Akeredolu, and the people of Ondo State for the heinous attack on innocent worshippers in Owo on Sunday."
"My heartfelt condolences also go to the bereaved families, the entire Catholic Church, and the people of Owo Kingdom," Okowa added.
National News Agency
