People living around Federal Medical Centre, Owo have been urged to rush to the hospital to donate blood to victims of the gunmen attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State early Sunday.
This is as Nigerians have continued to condemn the attack on Twitter with the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu expressing sadness over the situation.
Some of the messages on Twitter read: “If you can donate blood, please you’re needed in Federal Medical Centre Owo, Ondo State. Doesn’t matter what your blood group is. If you’re close… please give the gift of life. Please RT this.”
Similarly, others said donors are needed at the General Hospital, Owo.
The governor described the attack as a calculated assault on the people. He also vowed to hunt down the masterminds of the assault.
In a statement signed by his Chief Press Secretary, Richard Olatunde shortly after the attack which killed many, the governor said, “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.”
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Read the full statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT.
Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu, SAN, is deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshiping 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.
“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.
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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.” Akeredolu said.
Signed:
Richard Olatunde
Chief Press Secretary to the Governor of Ondo State.
June 5, 2022.
If you can donate blood, please you're needed in Federal Medical Centre Owo, Ondo State.
Doesn't matter what your blood group is. If you're close… please give the gift of life.
Please RT this.
— Dr. Chinonso Egemba (@aproko_doctor) June 5, 2022
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