Explosion: Gov Akeredolu Leaves APC Convention For Ondo; Says It’s A Black Day

By Ayodele Oni

In a mark of leadership, Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu,SAN, is on his way back home from Abuja to face the tragic incident which took place in his State Sunday morning.

Gunmen had stormed St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, and with both explosives and gunshots, killed as many as 30 people and counting.

The Governor was in Abuja for the All Progressives Congress, APC Presidential Primaries which begins tomorrow, Monday.

The Governor who expressed deep shock at the tragedy said he is deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshiping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street.

“The vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years.

“It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state.

“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.”