President Buhari Condemns Ozubulu Church Attack As ‘Appalling Attack Against Humanity’

According to circulating reports, President Muhammadu Buhari has reportedly expressed his grief in a statement issued by his Senior Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Malam Garba Shehu condemning the Ozubulu Church attack in Anambra State by a yet to be identified gunmen. The president described the incident as “an appalling crime against humanity and unspeakable sacrilege.”“There was no justification whatsoever to target Church worshippers and kill them in cold blood.” he said. Adding that this kind of atrocity “plumbs the depth of depravity and extreme cruelty of the kind that words cannot adequately express.” According to the President, there is no religion that does not lay constant emphasis on the sanctity of life, and that “all Nigerians must rise up and speak with one voice against these remorseless evil men.”The President expressed his deepest sympathy with the families of the victims, the Church leadership and the government of Anambra state. He reassured all Nigerians of his administration’s firm and uncompromising commitment to protect their lives and properties at all times.