And there will be no condemnation of the Islamic texts and teachings that incite such unimaginable carnage. Any commentary will be deemed “islamophobic.”
Robert Spencer wrote, “Once again, this is a near-daily occurrence in Nigeria that is met with international indifference. The media narrative is that Muslims are always and in every circumstances victims, and that Christians are white oppressors. Stories of this kind don’t fit the narrative and are accordingly ignored.”
“Alert: Nigeria state lawmaker says dozens feared dead after gunmen attack church with explosives in southwest of country,” Associated Press, June 5, 2022:
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Nigeria state lawmaker says dozens feared dead after gunmen attack church with explosives in southwest of country.
“JUST IN: 28 killed, dozens wounded as killer herdsmen open fire inside Catholic Church in Ondo,” by Adefemola Akintade, Peoples Gazette, June 5, 2022:
Killer herdsmen on Sunday breached security at a parish in Owo, Ondo, leaving at least 28 dead, Peoples Gazette heard.
The attackers entered St Francis Xavier Catholic Church as service got underway on Sunday morning at the main community parish, an official said, firing live rounds on congregants before detonating explosives already planted in the church.
The attackers were identified by locals as being members of the ethnic Fulani stock, and a lawmaker said the tragic incident was orchestrated to send a message to Governor Rotimi Akeredolu.
“Fulani herdsmen entered our community and started shooting, they killed about 28 people and dozens were severely injured,” Olayemi Adeyemi, a member of Ondo House of Assembly representing the constituency, told Peoples Gazette….
At least 50 people are feared dead as gunmen open fire on worshippers at Nigerian Catholic church and detonate explosives
- The violence happened at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo town, Ondo State
- Local politician Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole said among the dead were many children
- Adelegbe Timileyin said the presiding priest was also abducted during the attack
- Ondo is one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states, with security issues elsewhere
At least 50 people are feared dead after gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, officials said.
The violence at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo town, in Ondo State, happened during the morning service on Pentecost Sunday in a rare attack in the southwest of the African country.
While much of Nigeria has struggled with security issues including Islamic extremism, Ondo is widely known as one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states.
Videos appearing to be from the scene of the attack showed church worshippers lying in pools of blood while people around them wailed.
This photograph was allegedly taken in St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo town, in Ondo State, in the aftermath of the attack
Ondo state governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu said in a statement it was a ‘vile and satanic attack’ and appealed to the security forces to track down the assailants.
In a tweet, he added: ‘Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people.’
Local politician Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole, who visited the scene and also the hospital where many of the wounded were being treated, said among the dead were many children
State police spokeswoman Ibukun Odunlami said the gunmen attacked the church with explosives, leaving an undisclosed number of worshippers dead.
‘It’s still premature to say exactly how many people were killed. But many worshippers lost their lives while others were injured in the attack,’ she said.
Adelegbe Timileyin, who represents the Owo area in Nigeria’s lower legislative chamber, said the presiding priest was abducted as well……