The Christian Association of Nigeria(CAN) in Ondo state has condemned the attack on worshippers at the St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State.
The Chairman Christian Association of Nigeria, Ondo State chapter, Rev Fr. Anselm Ologunwa who expressed shock over the dastardly act described the incident as ungodly.
He said that the incident was one of the numerous cases happening under the security challenges facing the country.
According to him, nowhere is safe in Nigeria with the recent kidnapping of Prelate of the Methodist church and two others.
Fr Ologunwa, who said today being the feast of the Pentecost Sunday in the history of the Catholic church, assured the people that the Holy Spirit of God will definitely fight for those that were killed in the incident.
Fr Ologunwa called on the Ondo State government and security agencies in the state to as a matter of urgency go after the perpetrators of this heinous act and bring them to justice.
The chairman condoled with the families of those who lost their loved ones in the incident, the Catholic community and the entire state and prayed God to give them the fortitude to bear the irreparable loss.
Fr Ologunwa affirmed that the CAN will continue to promote religious harmony and equal opportunities for all in the State without discrimination.
He also admonished the people of the state to complement governor Akeredolu’s effort on their security and always be security conscious at all times.