United Nations Secretary General Anthonio Gueteres has condemn in strong terms the massacre of defenceless citizens at the Owo Catholic Church,Owo.
This was contained in a statement today by the UN information office, Lagos.
Full statement below:
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Statement attributable to the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General – on Nigeria
The Secretary-General condemns in the strongest terms the heinous attack in the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, on 5 June that resulted in the death and injuries of scores of civilians as people gathered for the Pentecost service.
The Secretary-General emphasizes that attacks on places of worship are abhorrent. He urges the Nigerian authorities to spare no effort in bringing the perpetrators to justice.
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The Secretary-General extends his heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and wishes a speedy recovery to the injured. He also expresses his sympathies to, and solidarity with, the Government and people of Nigeria.
Stéphane Dujarric, Spokesman for the Secretary-General
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Best regards,
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