Nigeria - The Catholic diocese of Nnewi has condemned Sunday’s attack by gunmen on a church within its jurisdiction as regrettable.
“It is regrettable that our people are more and more losing a sense of what is sacred,” said Rev. Hygi Aghaulor, Director of Communications of the Diocese.
“What on earth would make people open fire on innocent unarmed worshippers including children and women on a Sunday morning?”
Gunmen entered St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu during early-morning mass, killed a member and then opened fire on congregation.
A total 11 people were killed, and 18 more injured. The priest was unhurt.
Police has ruled out a terror attack, and pointed to an isolated feud between individuals in the community.
“The intelligence report and preliminary investigation showed that the incident was as a result of a feud between two individuals from the same community living outside Nigeria,” police commissioner Garba Umar told the media.
“One of the individuals built the church where the shooting occurred; it is definitely not a terrorist attack in the mould of Boko Haram or Fulani herdsmen attack.”
Some individuals considered useful to the investigations have been called in for questioning.
Distress call
Anambra police commissioner Garba Umar said he got a distress call about gunmen shooting at worshippers at 6.30 a.m.
“As a result I, the Commissioner of Police, led my operatives immediately to the scene to rescue worshippers.
“The command, under my watch, will leave no stone unturned in locating and prosecuting those behind the massacre of innocent worshippers.
“The command will brief the public after investigation is concluded; I commiserate with all those who lost their loved ones in this unfortunate incident.
“I also encourage `ndi’ Anambra to be vigilant and to promptly report suspicious movements or strange observation of persons and actions in their localities to the security agencies.’’ Umar said.
Ungodly act
“We condemn this ungodly act in its totality; we pray Almighty God to console the families affected and assure them that our hearts are with them as we pray for the quick recovery of the wounded,” said Aghaulor.
“For the entire parishioners, we call on them not to be discouraged in their usual practice of faith.
“It is when the forces of darkness attempt to overshadow goodness that the light of God shines even brighter than ever just as it happened on Easter Sunday.
“Evil may make attempts but God and goodness will always triumph; we call on the good people to continue to pray for the deceased worshippers and their families,” Aghaulor stated.
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