It will be recalled that no fewer than 41 worshippers, including children and the aged, were murdered during a morning mass by terrorists on June 5, 2022. Families of the victims murdered a year ago at the St. Francis Catholic Church, in Owo, Ondo State, have continued to recount their sad ordeals and experiences.
The killers also threw dynamite inside the church, aside from shooting the worshippers at close range. While many victims were severely injured, others are still nursing their wounds and shuttling between their homes and specialist hospitals.
Meanwhile, the Ondo Diocese of the Catholic Church has commenced activities to formally re-open the church. The diocese had in April opened the church partially to allow worshippers celebrate the Easter festival.
A statement by the Director of Social Communications of the Diocese, Ikwu Augustine Ikwu, in Akure, said that a week-long programme had been planned to officially re-open the church for the worshippers.
The Ondo State Government can also take advantage of the re-opening programme of the Church to look more into the welfare of the survivors in all age categories. More can be expected from the Government at this point in time.
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