Ondo State Governor, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has commended the judiciary and security agencies for securing the conviction and death sentence of four individuals involved in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo.
Aiyedatiwa described the court’s verdict as a victory for justice, the rule of law, and the victims of the tragic attack, which claimed several lives and left many worshippers with life-threatening injuries.
The governor’s position was contained in a statement issued on Wednesday by his Chief Press Secretary, Prince Ebenezer Adeniyan.
He praised the efforts of the prosecution team, the professionalism of security operatives and investigators, as well as the courage of the judiciary in ensuring that justice was served.
According to the governor, the judgment sends a strong signal that acts of terrorism and violence against innocent citizens will not be tolerated.
Aiyedatiwa also lauded the resilience of the people of Owo and members of the Catholic community for maintaining peace despite the pain and trauma caused by the attack.
While noting that no court judgment can bring back those who lost their lives, the governor expressed hope that the verdict would provide some measure of closure for the affected families and strengthen public confidence in the justice system.
He reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to supporting efforts aimed at safeguarding lives and property across the state.
