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  • What Buhari, Osinbajo said about Owo terrorists attack

    President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the Sunday’s heinous killing of worshippers at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports President Buhari made the condemnation in a statement released by Femi Adesina, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity.

    “The President says only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out such dastardly act, adding that eternal sorrow awaits them both on earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter.

    “President Buhari mourns the dead, condoles with their families, the Catholic Church, and the Government of Ondo State, charging emergency agencies to swing into action, and bring succor to the wounded.

    “No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Nigeria will eventually win,” the statement reads.

    Meanwhile, Vice President Yemi Osinbajo has joined President Buhari in condemning the mass killing, describing it as atrocious.

    Osinbajo stated: “I join President Muhammadu Buhari to condemn in strongest terms, the atrocious killing of worshippers Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo Kingdom, in Ondo State.

    “This saddens inexplicably, and I mourn the dead from this very unfortunate event. Also, my thoughts and my prayers goes to the victims and their families, the Catholic Church, and the government of Ondo state.

    “We will not cower to the whims of elements who lurk in darkness to unleash inconceivable wickedness on our citizens. We will keep standing against evil and Nigeria will win.

    “As the President has charged, emergency agencies are to swing into action to bring succor to the wounded.

    “We stand in utter solidarity with the people of Owo and Ondo state in this terrible moment”.

  • Black Sunday in Owo: Catholic Diocese speaks on attack at St Francis

    The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has opened up on the terrorists attack that claimed lives and left many injured in St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the Catholic Diocese as saying no priest was abducted by the terrorists who attacked the parish while service was going on contrary to earlier reports.

    However the church confirmed that the terrorists killed many worshippers and injured many others, stressing that the situation has left the community devastated.

    The diocese made this known in a statement released by its Director Social Communications, Rev. Fr. Augustine Ikwu, while adding that the identity of the terrorists were yet to be known.

    The statement reads: “It is Pentecost Sunday when every Catholic is expected to be in Church to commemorate the Solemnity. It is so sad to say that while the Holy Mass was going on, unknown Gunmen attacked St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Leaving many feared dead and many others injured and the Church violated.

    “The identity of the perpetrators remains unknown while the situation has left the community devastated.

    “However, for now, security agencies have been deployed to the community to relatively handle the situation. At this point in the history of our dear country Nigeria, we need God’s ultimate intervention to restore peace and tranquillity.

    “Meanwhile, all the Priests and Bishop in the parish are safe and non was kidnapped as the social media has it. Nonetheless, let us continue to pray for them and the good people of Owo and the state at large.

    “We turn to God to console the families of those whose lives were lost to this distressing incident, and we pray for the departed souls to rest in peace. Amen.

    “The Bishop appeals that we remain calm, be law abiding and pray for peace and normalcy to return to our community, state and country”.

  • Black Sunday in Owo: How we were attacked – Catholic priest

    The priest in charge of St Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Owo local government area of Ondo State has opened up on how the church was attacked on Sunday by suspected terrorists.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the suspected terrorists attacked St Francis Catholic church in Owo on Sunday, detonating dynamites before opening fire on worshippers.

    At the time of filing this report, no fewer than 50 corpses have been moved out of the church and dozens of others have been taken to the hospital for urgent medical attention.

    The Reverend Father in charge of the parish, Fr Andrew Abayomi said the church service was about to end when they started hearing dynamite explosions with accompanying gunshots.

    “I ordered church members not to leave, saying they should hide inside the church but as with human nature, given the circumstances, people were afraid for their lives.

    “The attack happened for up to twenty minutes and after we heard they had left, that was when we came out and started taking the dead and others injured to the hospital,” Abayomi managed to narrate to BBC News Pidgin.

    Ondo Gov, Akeredolu weeps over attack

    Meanwhile, the Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has expressed deep sadness by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshipping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street on Sunday.

    “The vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years,” the Governor said in a statement released by Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to Akeredolu.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the statement further reads: “It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state.

    “I have spoken to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, who is presently on his way to Owo. Similarly, I have had to cut short my party’s national assignment in Abuja and visit Owo immediately.

    “This is an unexpected development. I am shocked to say the least. Nevertheless, We shall commit every available resource to hunt down these assailants and make them pay. We shall never bow to the machinations of heartless elements in our resolves to rid our state of criminals.

    “I commiserate with my people in Owo, particularly families of the those who lost their lives to this ugly and unfortunate attack. I extend my condolences to Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye as well as the Catholic Church.

    “I urge our people to remain calm and vigilant. Do not take laws into your hands. I have spoken to the heads of the security agencies. I have equally been assured that security operatives would be deployed to monitor and restore normalcy to Owo kingdom”.

  • BREAKING: Ondo Gov, Akeredolu weeps over Owo terrorists attack

    Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu has expressed deep sadness by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshipping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street on Sunday.

    “The vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years,” the Governor said in a statement released by Richard Olatunde, Chief Press Secretary to Akeredolu.

    TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports the statement further reads: “It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state.

    “I have spoken to the Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Ondo, Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, who is presently on his way to Owo. Similarly, I have had to cut short my party’s national assignment in Abuja and visit Owo immediately.

    “This is an unexpected development. I am shocked to say the least. Nevertheless, We shall commit every available resource to hunt down these assailants and make them pay. We shall never bow to the machinations of heartless elements in our resolves to rid our state of criminals.

    “I commiserate with my people in Owo, particularly families of the those who lost their lives to this ugly and unfortunate attack. I extend my condolences to Olowo of Owo, Oba Gbadegesin Ogunoye as well as the Catholic Church.

    “I urge our people to remain calm and vigilant. Do not take laws into your hands. I have spoken to the heads of the security agencies. I have equally been assured that security operatives would be deployed to monitor and restore normalcy to Owo kingdom”.

  • BREAKING: Black Sunday in Owo, Ondo State as terrorists attack Catholic church

    The town of Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State has been thrown into mourning after suspected terrorists attacked a Catholic church in the council headquarters.

    According to emerging reports, the suspected terrorists bombed the St Francis Catholic Church located in Owo before opening fire on worshippers.

    Many were reportedly killed and dozens of others hospitalised. Meanwhile, the authorities are yet to release official statement on the incident and the extent of havoc wreaked by the terrorists.

    However, according to eyewitnesses, no fewer than 50 corpses have been moved out of the church and dozens have been taken to the Federal Medical Center, Owo, requiring urgent medical attention.

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  • Send herdsmen abroad, to learn modern cattle farming – Oluwo of Iwo tells Buhari

    Send herdsmen abroad, to learn modern cattle farming – Oluwo of Iwo tells Buhari

    Oluwo of Iwo, Oba Abdulrosheed Akanbi, has urged Fulani settlers in his domain to move to town and relate more with the people.

    Oluwo also told the settlers about how he met the Mohammadu Buhari , in Aso Rock and advised him to send herdsmen abroad to learn the modern method of rearing cattle.

    Oba Akanbi made the statement during a visit to the Fulani settlers residing at Gaa Fulani, Odo Oba, Iwo.

    In a video of the speech made by the royal father obtained on Friday, Oluwo, who spoke in the Yoruba language, said open grazing was no longer in vogue and urged the herders to embrace the modern method of feeding their animals.

    He said, “I was in Aso Rock and I met (President) Buhari one on one and I told him to send some of you herders abroad where you will learn modern ways to do your business. How will a cow trek over 20 miles to graze and you expect it to be fattened? Your cows should be kept in a place where they will be well fed.

    Oba Akanbi noted that there were beautiful Fulani children in his domain and that he was going to re-orientate the ones amongst them who had chosen a criminal path.

    He maintained that the criminal elements amongst them were formed as a result of decades of neglect in the Southwest.

    According to him, “When you do not care about people living in abject poverty around you, without helping or checking that girl child coming out of the forest selling local cheese and those small boys rearing cattle from 6 a.m till evening.”

    “If someone resides in the forest for so long, there is possibility that they may start behaving irrationally if not properly put in check”, he added.

    The traditional ruler assured all non-indigenes residing in Iwo land of his support and protection, adding that he will not discriminate against anybody as their king.

    He charged the Fulani to see everybody as their brother’s keeper as this would enhance good neighbourliness

  • Akeredolu appoints Saraki’s ex-aide as monarch

    Akeredolu appoints Saraki’s ex-aide as monarch

    The Ondo State government has approved the appointment of Prince Adewunmi Ogunmolasuyi as the Olupenmen of Upenmen in Owo Local Government area.

    The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the monarch, was a Senior Legislative Assistant (SLA) to former Senate President, Dr Bukola Saraki between 2015 and 2019.

    His appointment was among the three ratified by the State Executive Council, presided over by Gov. Oluwarotimi Akeredolu.

    Others, whose selections were ratified included Prince Olorunsola Akinyelure as Odogbo of Ode Omi in Irele council area and Prince Oloyede Adeyeoba as the Arujale of Okeluse in Ose council area.

    Briefing newsmen shortly after the meeting, the Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Lola

    Fagbemi, said that Ogunmolasuyi’s appointment followed unanimous election by kingmakers in the community.

    Fagbemi, who was joined by his Information counterpart, Donald Ojogo, said that the ratification was arrived at after hours of deliberations by the council.

    Ogunmolasuyi, a 47-year-old Mass Communication and Journalism graduate from the Nigeria Institute of Journalism (NIJ), emerged the town’s new monarch on Sept. 10, 2019, after polling all the five available votes from the kingmakers to beat his only challenger, Prince Olawole Folarin, who had no vote.

    The election was supervised by Mr Segun Omojuwa, the Director of Local Government Administration in Owo local government council.

    NAN reports that the new monarch, an associate member of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), is from the Ayiwoye Akinola ruling house.

    It would be recalled that the Olupenmen stool became vacant in August 2017 after the demise of Oba Samuel Ademulegun.

  • New Olowo-elect emerges in Owo

    Prince Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye on Friday emerged as Olowo designate Owo in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State out of 18 contestants.
    Ogunoye got 14 votes out of 15 votes cast by the 15 senior Omolowos, who have sole responsibility to select king for the ancient town, in an election conducted by officials of the local government.
    Ogunoye is from Ogunoye ruling house of the town.
    Appreciating his selection, the Olowo-elect said he was elated for being chosen.
    Ogunoye, who lauded the electoral process, promised to preserve and promote the customs and traditions of the town.
    According to him, there will be a clear departure from the past, assuring that peace will reign during his era and all contentions will be resolved.
    He asked for collaboration of other contestants to make Owo Town great.
    Also speaking, Oba Kofoworola Oladoyinbo, Ojomuluda of Ijebu-Owo, tasked the king elect to conduct himself as Olowo-elect until all other things were done.
    Oba Oladoyinbo asked him to caution and control exuberance of his supporters so that there would be no trouble, telling him to be magnanimous in victory.
    He added that other contestants were also qualified as princes to be king, saying that he should collaborate with them in building Owo.