MURIC demands immediate arrest of Owo church killers

The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on worshippers inside the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.

The unknown attackers killed dozens of worshippers during service on Sunday, June 5, 2022. The Director of MURIC, Professor Ishaq Akintola, in a statement sympathised with victims of this barbaric attack. The statement reads:

“Dozens of worshippers were killed inside the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State today, Sunday, June 5, 2022. We strongly condemn this act of unprovoked aggression. It is inhuman, heinous, horrific and horrendous.

“We call for immediate arrest and prosecution of the attackers. We charge the Inspector General of Police as well as the Ondo Police Command to find the killers without delay. They must be pursued to the most remote corners of Nigeria. These murderers must have no hiding place.

“In particular, we implore President Muhammadu Buhari to order the Nigerian Army to get involved in the search for the killers. This latest attack is indubitable evidence of the existence of Boko Haram in the South West after their penetration into Niger and Kogi states.

“Going by Boko Haram modus operandi, we warn that mosques and more churches may be the next targets because this was how they started in the North. We therefore ask for protection for all churches and mosques in the region.

“Our hearts go to families of the dead. Our prayers also go to the wounded and their dependents. We stand in solidarity with the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in this hour of deep sadness,” the statement said.