Peter Obi, former governor of Anambra state, has expressed shock and disbelief over what he described as the “mindless barbarism” at a Catholic church in Ozubulu, a community in Anambra state.
At least 12 people were killed after a gunman invaded the church during its first mass service on Sunday.
In a statement by his media office, Obi said such act, which is alien to Igbo people, must be condemned by all men of good will.
The ex-governor noted that Igbo people are known for their respect for the sacredness of human life
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He condoled the immediate families of the deceased, the Ozubulu community, the Catholic Church and the entire Anambra state, describing the act as the “highest exemplification of barbarism.”
Obi, who said he received the news with shock while he was in Lagos for a speech engagement, assured Ozubulu community and the Catholic Church of his solidarity with them at this period of “intense grief”.
He added that, though not being available in the state at the time the dastardly act took place, he is abreast of developments, having asked Patrick Obi, his former commissioner, to visit the scene and report to him accordingly.
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The former governor prayed to God to instill the culture of respect for human life in the people to avoid such mindless killing in future.
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