President Muhammadu Buhari, on Sunday, commiserated with the governor of Anambra State, Willie Obiano over the killings of innocent worshippers during a church service.
Recall that many lost their lives, while several others were injured on Sunday after gunmen attacked the St. Philip Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, randomly opening fire on worshippers.
It was gathered that the armed men initially targeted a particular man, they however started shooting at other worshippers after killing their target.
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In a statement by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity Malam Garba Shehu, Buhari, condemned the attack in strong terms.
The statement read, “The President has just finished speaking to Governor Willie Obiano of Anambra State, in the course of which he commiserated with him, the families of the victims and the citizens of the state over the tragic shooting incident this morning.”
Buhari described the incident as “an appalling crime against humanity and unspeakable sacrilege”.
According to him, there was no justification whatsoever to target Church worshippers and kill them in cold blood.