The Catholic Bishop of Ekiti Diocese, Felix Ajakaye, has called on the Federal Government and Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor, to give Nigerians an update on June 5 attack at the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.
The Bishop also called for the prosecution of the suspected terrorists arrested in connection with the attack which led to the death of 41 worshippers in the church.
The cleric, in a statement on Monday, six months after the sad incident, titled, ‘Nigeria still waiting…’ charged President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration to always be “on top of actions, not merely on top of situations.”
The Catholic Bishop stated, “On Pentecost Sunday, June 5, 2022, gunmen attacked the worshippers at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. At the end of their unprovoked and dastardly act, it was reported that 41 people had been killed, while scores of people were seriously injured.
“Then, nationally and internationally, there were outcries, condemnations and there were promises. There were also visitations to the church premises and the victims in the different hospitals where they were receiving treatment.
“As usual, the Buhari-led government commiserated with the people concerned. Typical of the administration’s trademark, it vowed to be on top of the situation and fish out the culprits. Practically, our wish is for the government to always be on top of the action, not mere 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 sorrowful moods. Many of the injured are equally traumatised.
“As usual, the Buhari-led government commiserated with the people concerned. Typical of the administration’s trademark, it vowed to be on top of the situation and fish out the culprits. Practically, our wish is for the government to always be on top of the action, not mere 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 sorrowful moods. Many of the injured are equally traumatised.