The Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi has condemned the barbaric attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, Owo, Ondo State , killing many persons and injuring more others.
He described as a gruesome massacre the dastardly act targeted at turning Yorubaland to a war zone, saying Yoruba people have the capacity to defend themselves even though they are peace loving.
In a statement by his Director of Media & Public Affairs, Moses Olafare, the monarch who warned against plan by the group blood sucking enemies of God who had vowed to destabilise the Southwest region decried the vulnerability of Nigerians especially the poor who he said are often victims of violent attacks.
Oba Ogunwusi recalled that 6th of June made it exactly one year when an invading gang of killer herdsmen killed at least over 20 people in Igangan, Ibarapa North local government of Oyo State on Saturday night, leaving several houses, the palace of the Asigangan and a popular petroleum station were burnt in the attack when people were asleep.
The Ooni who is the co-chairman of the National Council of Traditional Rulers of Nigeria l, explained that there have been reports that some criminals are currently working to invade to wreck havoc in the Yorubaland like the one that just happened in Owo on Sunday.
He, however, said the descendants of Oduduwa cannot be overrun in their own home as they are prepared and ready to defend themselves against external invaders.
“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.
He urge the six governors across the south west region and their counterparts nationwide as well as the President Muhammadu Buhari-led Federal Government, to live up to their oaths of securing Nigerians and ensuring safety for the citizenry.
The Ooni however commiserated with the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye III, the entire Owo kingdom, Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Government, the people of Owo, the Priest and parishioners of St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, Owo, families of all the victims, and the entire people of Ondo State over the tragic and senseless killings.
Funmi Adekoya
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