Osinbajo Sends Important Message To Nigerians Over Ondo Attack

Nigeria’s Vice president and Presidential aspirant, Yemi Osinbajo has expressed sadness over the gruesome killing of worshippers at the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.

In a statement via his Twitter page on Sunday, Osinbajo said despite the attack, Nigerians are united in grief and determined to defeat the cowards who unleash terror on defenceless people.

He, however, condemned the attack and offered prayers to the people of Owo and the families of the deceased.

He wrote: “I am saddened by the senseless massacre of innocent people in Owo.

“My deepest condolences go to the families whose hearts are broken and are grasping for answers.

“We are united in grief and a resolve to defeat the cowards who unleash terror on defenceless people.”

I am saddened by the senseless massacre of innocent people in Owo.

My deepest condolences go to the families whose hearts are broken and are grasping for answers.

We are united in grief and a resolve to defeat the cowards who unleash terror on defenseless people. pic.twitter.com/qIsoMdFBQc

— Prof Yemi Osinbajo (@ProfOsinbajo) June 5, 2022

It will be recalled that unknown gunmen on Sunday, attacked the catholic church located in the Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State and killed many worshippers just as the service was nearing its conclusion.

The gunmen were said to have detonated explosives before firing at the worshippers.