Owo Church Attack: FG Fingers ISWAP Terrorists as Perpetrators The Federal Government says last Sunday’s attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, by gunmen, leading to the death of worshippers, have been linked to Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP). The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who alongside Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba
Owo Church Attack: FG Fingers ISWAP Terrorists as Perpetrators
The Federal Government says last Sunday’s attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, by gunmen, leading to the death of worshippers, have been linked to Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP).
The Minister of Interior, Rauf Aregbesola, who alongside Inspector-General of Police, Alkali Baba Usman, briefed State House Correspondents at the end of National Security Council Meeting said the police had been ordered to go after the perpetrators of the act and bring them to justice.
He said the imprint of ISWAP was found at the scene of the attack, vowing that they will be brought to Justice.
The IGP said that 10,000 additional police officers will be graduating next month, and would be added to the security architecture to enhance efficiency.
Furthermore, Baba said the police will be leading other security agencies to monitor the June 18, 2022 elections in Ekiti State and over 17, 000 police officers and men have been mobilised to maintain law and order during the election.
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