Ondo Black Sunday: The perpetrators are foreigners from Mali who were trained in Libya — Gov. Akeredolu

Rotimi Akeredolu, the Governor of Ondo State, has disclosed those behind the hideous attack on St Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo area of the state. 

Many worshippers were killed when unknown g#nmen invaded the church, on Sunday, June 5, 2022.

Speaking in a statement, the governor said those carrying out such attscks are foreigners from Mali trained in Libya.

According to DailyPost, he said, “What happened here is too tragic. It is the most tragic event. What is happening in America is a child’s play to what has happened here.

To say the least, it is condemnable. I’m grieved. Let me let you know that we have a duty to protect you. Security services also lost about two men. The attack was sudden. How they carried out the attack and entered the church cannot be explained.

Security agencies in the state must take all steps necessary because this must not repeat itself. On our own part, we must be vigilant. We take responsibility for what has happened.

Most of those that are carrying out this attacks are foreigners from Mali who were trained in Libya.”