Owo attack: Atiku reacts to killing of worshipers in Ondo Catholic Church

Atiku Abubakar, former Vice President of Nigeria and Presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has described the gruesome killing of innocent worshippers at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa, in Owo, on Sunday as height of wickedness.

Atiku said to be devastated by reports of loss of scores of lives following the attack.

This was contained in a statement by his Media Adviser, Paul Ibe, in Abuja.

According to Ibe, Atiku condemns in the strongest terms the attack and any such attack on a worship centre as unacceptable.

He quoted his principal as saying “Any attack on innocent citizens indeed of a gathering of worshippers in any place in Nigeria stands condemned; it is a red line,” Atiku said.

“My prayers are with the people of Owo, especially families of the deceased. I do hope that the state government and relevant security agencies will leave no stones unturned in apprehending the criminals.

“I condole with all the affected families; the St. Francis Catholic Church Owa-luwa; the body of Catholic faithful in Nigeria and the people and government of Ondo State.