Owo church killing, a declaration of war – South-east youths react

The Coalition of South East Youth Leaders, COSEYL, has spoken against the attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.

Recall that the horrific attack and gruesome killing of innocent worshippers of Owo church have left over 40 persons dead and many seriously injured.

The gunmen who were suspected to be herdsmen launched a massive attack on the church on Sunday, and killed several worshipers while scores were left injured.

While reacting to the sad incident, the President-General of the coalition, Goodluck Ibem, alleged that the perpetrators of the crime have declared war on the South.

The statement reads, “The attack by these Fulani terrorists is not an attack against Ondo State alone, but a direct attack against Christians and the entire Southern region.

“We are very aware that why the blood thirsty Fulani terrorists choose Ondo State to launch such wicked and barbaric attack, is because of the governor’s stance against injustice, absolute adherence to the rule of law and implementation of the anti open grazing law.

“This attack confirms to all that there is a plot to fulanize and Islamize the country and those behind the plot are determined to push through their evil plot to kill all Southerners in a bid to forcefully take over their ancestral lands.

“We demand for an immediate manhunt of those criminals and no stone should be left unturned until they are arrested and brought to justice.

“We demand for an immediate emergency meeting of all Southern governors to put in place modalities on how to protect the Southern region.”