Muslim Group Condemns Owo Church Attack, Demands Killers Be Prosecuted


Insecurity and terrorism have posed a significant threat to Nigeria’s government in recent years. The issue of insecurity in Nigeria has become a major source of concern for all well-intentioned citizens, who are left wondering how the country ended up in such a heinous situation where no one is safe; and, worse yet, rather than abating, the problem is escalating and is now completely out of control. Nigeria’s rising violence cost the country N119 billion, or 11% of its GDP. According to data from TownTalk Solutions last year, projects worth N12 trillion were abandoned across Nigeria due to insecurity and other difficulties.

St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State, was reportedly blown up by suspected terrorists. The terrorist attack on parishioners inside the church has been sharply condemned by Muslim Rights Concern. On Sunday, June 5th, 2022, the assailants slaughtered scores of worshippers during a service. MURIC has called for the immediate arrest and prosecution of the attackers.

On the 5th of June, 2022, Professor Ishaq Akintola, Director of Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC), issued a statement in which he stated: “Dozens of worshippers were killed inside the St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State today, Sunday, 5th June, 2022. We strongly condemn this act of unprovoked aggression. It is inhuman, heinous, horrific and horrendous.

The following was included in the statement: “We call for immediate arrest and prosecution of the attackers. We charge the Inspector General of Police as well as the Ondo Police Command to find the killers without delay. They must be pursued to the most remote corners of Nigeria. These murderers must have no hiding place.

“In particular, we implore President Muhammadu Buhari to order the Nigerian Army to get involved in the search for the killers. This latest attack is indubitable evidence of the existence of Boko Haram in the South West after their penetration into Niger and Kogi States.

“Going by Boko Haram modus operandi, we warn that mosques and more churches may be the next targets because this was how they started in the North. We therefore ask for protection for all churches and mosques in the region.

“MURIC sympathises with victims of this barbaric attack. Our hearts go to families of the dead. Our prayers also go to the wounded and their dependants. We stand in solidarity with the state governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in this hour of deep sadness,” Professor Ishaq Akintola added.

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