The Nigerian Governors Forum has condemned in strong terms the cruel act of mass murder perpetrated against innocent worshippers of St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State on Sunday.
The NGF in a statement on Sunday commiserated with the grieving people of Ondo State on the unimaginably wicked, callous and cold blooded murder of worshippers in the house of their God.
Over 50 worshippers were reportedly murdered by gun wielding herdsmen during a device at the St Francis Catholic Church on Sunday.
The statement signed by the Chairman, Gov Kayode Fayemi of Ekiti State, added that it is the goal of the NGF to collaborate with the President to reinforce security and ensure those behind the dastardly act are brought to justice.
“The Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF) wishes to express its deepest sympathies to the Owo community,
the government and people of Ondo State and the country in general following the attack on worshippers
at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State in which scores of
people were reportedly killed.
“The NGF considers this a gory, ugly, and gruesome act by extremely wicked and warped minds meted
out to innocent victims on a holy day.
“However, in the spirit of all our faiths, we pray for them. May God
forgive and grant them mercy.
As Governors, on our oath, we solemnly pledge to work with Mr President, all citizens and residents of our dear Country, Nigeria to assure you of a fully secure environment.
“Our goal is to halt brutalities, address unresolved criminal acts and ensure all killers are ultimately brought
to face the consequences of their actions.” The statement read
