Six months after Owo massacre, bishop prays for justice and prosecution of suspects
The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Felix Ajakaye, has called for the prosecution of suspected terrorists arrested in connection with the horrific killings in Owo, Ondo State in June.
41 people were killed while several others were injured as unidentified gunmen stormed St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State on June 5.
On August 11, Chief of the Defense Staff (CDS), Lucky Irabor, during an interaction with some media officials, disclosed that four of the attackers had been arrested.
The army chief said the suspects were arrested in a combined operation with the SSS.
He named those arrested as Idris Omeiza (alias Bin Malik), Momoh Abubakar, Aliyu Itopa and Auwal Onimisi.
The Chief of Defense said the attackers, who have links to the ISWAP terrorist group, were arrested on August 1 in Eika, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.< /p>
Six months after the deadly event, the cleric spoke out through a statement titled “Nigeria is still waiting...”
The bishop instructed the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to always be “above actions, not just above situations.”
READ ALSO:The statement reads in part: "Then, nationally and internationally, there were outcry, condemnation and promises. There were also visits to church premises and victims in the different hospitals where they received care.
"As usual, the Buhari-led government sympathized with those affected. Typical of the administration's hallmark, he pledged to bring the situation under control and find the culprits. Concretely, our wish is that the government is always on top of the action, not just on top of the situation.
"Today, December 5, 2022, is the sixth month of the evil attack, the dead have been buried and their people and other well-wishers are still in a sad mood. Many of the injured are also traumatized."
He further pointed out, "Over three months ago, General Irabor told the world that there had been arrests regarding the attack. "A voice is heard in Rama, lamenting and weeping bitterly: It is Rachel who weeps for her children, refusing to be comforted because they are no more” (Matthew 2:18) General Irabor, Nigeria is still waiting.
"More than ever, those who have been detained since the General's public statement to Nigerians and the world that they had been arrested must be prosecuted now. Not only that, General Irabor must provide an update on the situation regarding the Owo massacre."
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The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Felix Ajakaye, has called for the prosecution of suspected terrorists arrested in connection with the horrific killings in Owo, Ondo State in June.
41 people were killed while several others were injured as unidentified gunmen stormed St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State on June 5.
On August 11, Chief of the Defense Staff (CDS), Lucky Irabor, during an interaction with some media officials, disclosed that four of the attackers had been arrested.
The army chief said the suspects were arrested in a combined operation with the SSS.
He named those arrested as Idris Omeiza (alias Bin Malik), Momoh Abubakar, Aliyu Itopa and Auwal Onimisi.
The Chief of Defense said the attackers, who have links to the ISWAP terrorist group, were arrested on August 1 in Eika, Okehi Local Government Area of Kogi State.< /p>
Six months after the deadly event, the cleric spoke out through a statement titled “Nigeria is still waiting...”
The bishop instructed the administration of President Muhammadu Buhari to always be “above actions, not just above situations.”
READ ALSO:The statement reads in part: "Then, nationally and internationally, there were outcry, condemnation and promises. There were also visits to church premises and victims in the different hospitals where they received care.
"As usual, the Buhari-led government sympathized with those affected. Typical of the administration's hallmark, he pledged to bring the situation under control and find the culprits. Concretely, our wish is that the government is always on top of the action, not just on top of the situation.
"Today, December 5, 2022, is the sixth month of the evil attack, the dead have been buried and their people and other well-wishers are still in a sad mood. Many of the injured are also traumatized."
He further pointed out, "Over three months ago, General Irabor told the world that there had been arrests regarding the attack. "A voice is heard in Rama, lamenting and weeping bitterly: It is Rachel who weeps for her children, refusing to be comforted because they are no more” (Matthew 2:18) General Irabor, Nigeria is still waiting.
"More than ever, those who have been detained since the General's public statement to Nigerians and the world that they had been arrested must be prosecuted now. Not only that, General Irabor must provide an update on the situation regarding the Owo massacre."
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