Governor Rotimi Akeredolu wept during his speech at the Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owaluwa, Owo, Ondo State saying they failed to protect the victims of the terror attack.
Akeredolu, at the funeral mass for the victims murdered by terrorists said that the forces on the other side are evil, assuring that they will not triumph forever.
He said: “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 supports. They will not triumph over us forever.
“When I see the sea of heads that are here; it speaks volumes. What has happened to us in Owo in Ondo State is indescribable.
“A lot of words are used to qualify it – dastardly, horrendous. But I still believe there are words to use to describe it, but I am still short of those words.
“We have just 22 (deceased) in this hall. A few of them have been buried because the relatives couldn’t wait till today. But as at the last count, these animals came to the church and murdered 40 people.”
However, in a swift response, the Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Dr. Jude Arogundade, declared that Governor Akeredolu had not failed in protecting his people.
Bishop 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.
