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Rev. father reacted after the death of his church members in ondo

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Owo Catholic Church

A Priest at the St Francis Catholic Church in Owa-Iuwa Street, Owo, Ondo State, where scores were killed today has reacted to the incident.

The helenmedia had reported the  Owo Catholic Church explosion in Governor Akeredolu’s Hometown

Reports had emerged earlier that explosion rocked the worship centre and killed an uncertain number of people while leaving many badly injured.

An eyewitness Kehinde Ogunkorode who spoke with Daily Post earlier revealed that the incident caused chaos in the vicinity. In some reports, it was gathered that the worshippers were shot at by the assailants.

Narrating the horror incident, however, Rev Father Andrew Abayomi, who happens to be one of the Priests in the Church, said the gunmen stormed the church premises when the day’s service was about to end.

“We were about to round off service. I had even asked people to start leaving, that was how we started hearing gunshots from different angles,” 
The cleric told BBC Yoruba during an interview.

He added: “We hid inside the church but some people had left when the attack happened. We locked ourselves in the church for 20 minutes. When we heard that they had left, we opened the church and rushed victims to the hospital.”

Meanwhile, the Ondo State Governor, Rotimi Akeredolu has reacted to the sad development, describing it as unfortunate and satanic.

Akeredoly said the attack was a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of the Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years.

The Governor’s statement released via his Twitter handle reads further: “It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquillity 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,” Akeredolu said.


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Davido rejects bottle water from stranger at Mohbad’s memorial (video)

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Davido Rejects Bottle Water At Mohbad's Memorial

A video showed Nigerian afrobeat musician Davido turning down a stranger’s offer of a bottle of water yesterday at the Mohbad candle light night.

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The internet went crazy when Davido recently attended Mohbad’s emotional candlelight ceremony and Tribute concert.

The humiliating moment the DMW maestro gently declined a cool water bottle supplied by one of the event organizers is captured on a widely shared video.

The “Unavailable” hitmaker was seen wiping his brow when his associate offered the sweet gesture after an energetic performance at the late singer’s tribute concert.

OBO, as he’s known to all, graciously rejected, and the man in question continued to satiate his thirst.

Fans who came across the video were all in agreement absolutely that the artist showed extraordinary caution.

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It is obvious that the late Mohbad’s sad experience, which led to his early death, served as inspiration for the vocalist.

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“It’s heartbreaking that you’re not here to witness this love” – Don Jazzy

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Don Jazzy Mourns Mohbad

Don Jazzy, a well-known singer and music executive, breaks his silence over the passing of the late Afrobeats performer Mohbad.

Read also: “Mohbad’s Autopsy is completed, we await results” – Lagos State Police Department

The head of Mavin Records sent a message on Instagram about how heartbreaking it is that the young musician isn’t alive to see the outpouring of support from people all over the world.

Mohbad didn’t deserve to endure the suffering he had gone through while he was alive, according to Don Jazzy.

He remarked that Mohbad would always remain in his heart and the hearts of those who loved him, and he prayed for his peaceful repose.

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it’s heartbreaking you’re not here to witness all the love the world is showing. You did not deserve to go through all that pain. We pray you rest in peace. You will forever be in our hearts imole,” Mohbad

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“Mohbad’s Autopsy is completed, we await results” – Lagos State Police Department

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Mohbad's Autopsy Is Completed - Police

The police department declared that his autopsy was complete a few hours after the body of the adored Nigerian singer Mohbad was exhumed.

Read also: “My daughter has been sick since she broke up with Naira Marley 13 years ago” – Mother cries out

Concerned citizens have worked to achieve any justice that may be possible ever since they learnt that Mohbad died suddenly and was allegedly bullied to death.

This prompted a lengthy inquiry that even took a detour into the most recent stage of the autopsy, which was finished tonight, according to the Lagos State Police Department.

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However, the Lagos State Police Department has not yet brought the findings to the attention of the distraught Nigerians, which they anticipate and plan to investigate shortly.

In their official statement, they stated;

“The Nigeria Police Force wishes to inform the public that the autopsy procedure for Mr. Mohbad has been successfully completed. Further information will be provided as soon as the results are available.


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