Commanders of the Southwest Security Network code-named Amotekun Corps, have visited Ondo State to review the Owo Catholic church massacre, describing the incident as a direct attack on Yoruba people.
The Heads of the Amotekun corps assured the people of the southwest region, that they would synergise towards ensuring that the Owo attack does not occur again in any part of Yorubaland.
The Commanders who visited Ondo state include that of Ekiti Amotekun, Retired General Joe Komolafe, Retired Colonel Olayinka Olayanju, Oyo state; Retired Commissioner of Police David Ajibola Akinremi, Ogun state and retired Brigadier General Isah Aderibigbe from Osun State and the Host, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye ,Ondo Amotekun corps.
The Southwest Amotekun Commanders visited the scene of the Owo massacre in the company of the Olowo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye; the Deji and Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, Oba Aladetoyinbo Aladelusi as well as the Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Most Reverend Jude Arogundade, where they condoled families of victims and the people of Owo and Ondo State in general.
Speaking with newsmen, the Chairman of the Amotekun Commanders, Akogun Adetunji Adeleye urged the people of the Southwest to remain calm and support security operatives with necessary information that would make them tackle criminals.
While receiving the Corps Commanders from the Southwest states who came to condole with the state and Christian community in Owo over the gruesome killings, Adeleye said….
“We are also here, to express our condolences to the families who lost their loved ones in the attack and we pray that Almighty God grant their souls eternal rest.
He spoke further “we are here on a condolence visit over this unfortunate incident and irreparable loss,and to assess the security situation and proffer our solutions with a view to ensuring that a repeat of this does not happen anywhere in the South West region again.
“We feel very sad about this attack, because these ‘animals’ invaded this ever peaceful town and massacred defenceless worshippers. it is a sad moment for us”
Adeleye who is also the Special Adviser to Ondo State Governor on Security Matters, appealed to residents to be vigilant, saying security is a business of all and should not be limited to law enforcement agencies alone.
Adeleye said the Corps needed information everywhere to assist in apprehending criminals and prevent recurrence.
He thanked Governments of the region for their immense contributions and supports towards ensuring that the Corps respond swiftly and checkmate criminal activities.
Other Commanders who spoke described the attack as a collective test of the will of the Southwest states of Nigeria assuring that all measures within their reach shall be employed in bringing perpetrators to book,
According to them any other person or group planning similar attack in any part of the south west state have them to contend with.
Their Words“ We are here on condolence visit and to show solidarity for our leader, the Chairman of our Group and also, to access the extent of the damages caused by the dastardly act. From there, we should be able to sit down and do some arithmetic.
“We are here to assure him that we are here for him and we will be ever ready to support him. This is not only an attack on Ondo, it is an attack on the Yoruba race and we the Amotekun will not condone such. “
Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Most Rev. Jude Arogundade who received the Corps Commanders at his Akure residence, thanked them for the visit and charged them to fish out perpetrators of the ungodly act.
He however, urged them to work together for the peace, harmony and stability of the South West States.
The Deji of Akure and Chairman, Ondo State Council of Obas, Oba Aladetoyinbo Ogunlade Aladelusi who condemned the attack in strong terms, lauded efforts of the Corps in the area of crime prevention which had earned them the confidence and respect of residents.
While praying for the timely arrest of the perpetrators, the monarch assured the Corps of traditional rulers’ supports towards effective discharge of their responsibilities,so that Yoruba land can continue to enjoy peace.
The Olowo Oba Ajibade Ogunoye,in his response appreciated the visit and commended the Amotekun Commanders for effectively securing the Southwest region.
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