… Killing heartless, ungodly – MURIC

Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has condemned the wanton massacre of innocent people at St. Philip’s Catholic Church, Amakwa Ozubulu, in Ekwusigo local government area of Anambra state, describing it as “heartless, ungodly and barbaric.” According to reports, no fewer than 35 worshippers were killed in the attack while scores of others were injured some unidentifi ed gunmen yesterday invaded the place of worship. In particular, we condemn the attack on the Catholic Church because places of worship do not belong to the builders, the President of MURIC, Prof. Ishaq Akintola, said in a statement yesterday.

He noted that the victims belonged to God, adding that “any attack on a place of worship is, therefore, an aff ront against God.” “Th e speculation that the attack was an extension of a drug war is therefore not acceptable as an excuse for this most criminal and inhuman attack. What of the lives of several worshippers that were wasted? What was their off ence? Th e invaders allegedly came with the intention of squaring up with Chief Aloysius Ikegwuonu, a notable businessman from Amakwa who built and donated the church to Nnewi Diocese. Th ey killed their target’s father, Pa Ikegwuonu, and shot his mother in the arm.” MURIC charges security agencies to unveil the killers with lightning speed. “We urge people in the neighbouring communities to supply useful information on this tragic incident to the security agencies. We also advise Nigerians to be security conscious at all times because insecurity is a constant threat to economic growth and prosperity.”

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