President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the heinous killing of worshippers on Sunday at St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo in Ondo State, saying eternal sorrow awaits the assailants “both on earth here, and ultimately in the hereafter”.

Buhari, in a statement issued on Sunday by the Special Adviser to the President Media and Publicity, Femi Adesina, said only fiends from the nether region could have conceived and carried out the attack.

President Buhari further mourned the dead and condoled with their families, the Catholic Church, and Ondo State Government.

He, however, directed emergency agencies to swing into action and bring succor to those injured.

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“No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Nigeria will eventually win,” the President said.

The Star had reported that over 40 people were killed while several others were injured in the attack which occurred on Sunday.

It was gathered that the attack occurred at the church which is situated close to the palace of the Olowo of Owo.

A video obtained by The Star showed scores of worshippers being killed and lying on the floor of the church in the pool of their own blood.

One of the health workers on duty at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, disclosed that over 50 people were brought to the hospital.

The Star