Akeredolu sheds tears as victims of Owo attack were buried

Rotimi Akeredolu, Ondo State Governor, was unable to hold back his emotion at the funeral mass on Friday, for victims of the attack at St Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo, Ondo State.

Akeredolu and his wife, Chief Betty Anyanwu Akeredolu attended the funeral mass held at the Mydas Resort and Hotel, Owo.

The teary governor while recounting the terror attack, lamented that the government failed to defend the victims of the attack.

“We have failed to defend these people. Not because we have not tried, but because these forces on the other side are evil and they have support. They will not triumph over us forever,” Akeredolu said.

The Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Dr. Jude Arogundade, however responded swiftly and declared that Akeredolu has not failed in protecting his people.

Arogundade said: ”You didn’t fail. You are a strong soldier. Your determination to protect those who voted you into power is unquestionable. This was done by cowards. You have tried your best.”

The cleric wondered why the people of the country need to beg for state police, despite the endless attack and killings.