– The killings in a church by unknown gunmen is still a trending topic in Nigeria
– Prominent Nigerians are still reacting to the incident
– Many of them sympathized with the victims and condemned the perpetrators
The President of the Senate, Dr Bukola Saraki and the National Chairman of New Generation Party of Nigeria (NGP), Dr Yakubu Shendam have condemned the massacre that occurred at St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu, Anambra state that left 12 persons dead and 18 others hospitalized.
In a statement signed by his special adviser on media and publicity, Yusuph Olaniyonu, Saraki stated that the killing of worshippers represents the purest kind of evil, and the security services must not stop until the perpetrators are brought to justice.
Scene of the incident at Ozubulu. Photo credit: Joseph Itazi
Part of the statement read: “Today, my heart goes out to Nigeria’s Christian community, Governor Willie Obiano, the people of Anambra state, and the families of the victims and the survivors of this terrible massacre.
“This brutal act of attacking innocent and unsuspecting worshippers represents the purest kind of evil.
“Our security forces must not stop until everyone involved in the orchestration and execution of today’s massacre in St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Anambra are brought to book by the strong arm of justice.”
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However, Shendam promised to travel to Ozubulu to personally pay condolence to the victims’ families, even as he urged the state government to ensure the perpetrators are caught and made to pay for their crime and face justice.
Meanwhile, Senator Andy Uba has condemned in strong terms the incident at St. Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu.
The senator called on the commissioner of police and the Anambra state governor to ensure that the perpetrators of such dastardly act are brought to book.
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