Akure – All Progressives Congress (APC) National Leader, Asiwaju Bola Tinubu has promised to work with Governor Rotimi Akeredolu to bring succour to the victims of Owo massacre.
Tinubu said this during a condolence visit to the victims of the Sunday attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo,
Ondo State.
The APC Leaders who also visited the church, the scene of the attack for on-the-spot assessment, donated N50 million to the victims and another N25 million to the Owo Catholic Church.
Tinubu later visited the palace of Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye where he condemned the attack on Christian worshippers.
The APC national leader who was accompanied by Governor Rotimi Akeredolu, Tinubu described the attack as evil that must be defeated, saying there is no place for such hatred and wanton taking of innocent lives in our country.
It will be recalled that gunmen invaded St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo on Sunday leading to the death of over 30 people who were mostly children and women.
Expressing his sadness over the tragic incident, Tinubu noted that the South West had never witnessed such an attack of such magnitude, saying it was horrendous.
The APC presidential aspirant called on Federal and the state governments to work together to strengthen security around the country.
In his remarks, Akeredolu appreciated Tinubu for taking time off his presidential campaign activities less than 24 hours to the APC convention.
He promised to either bring the assailants down to the state for justice or take justice to them.
On the trip to Owo with Tinubu were former Speaker of House of Representatives, Yakubu Dogara, Chairman of TETFUND, Kashim Ibrahim-Imam, former APC National Vice Chairman, Southwest, Chief Pius Akinyelure, former Chairman of Economic and Financial Crime Commission, Nuhu Ribadu and former Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Otunba Femi Pedro. (vitalnews)
