Anambra shooting: Animalistic, a descent into pit of hell ―NLC

Massacre of innocent worshippers at St. Philip's church, Ozubulu, Anambra

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has described the killing of worshiper at St Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra State, on Sunday as animalistic, cowardly and shameful; which represents a descent into the pit of hell.

The congress, therefore, said the Federal Government and the security agencies should immediately fish out the perpetrators and bring them to book.

In a statement signed by the NLC President, Comrade Ayuba Wabba, the congress said the security agencies should also step up security in and around places of worship.

The statement read: “The massacre of worshippers at St Philip’s Catholic Church, Ozubulu, Anambra State, in an early morning raid by yet to be identified assailant(s), is shocking, bizarre and reprehensible.”

“Places of worship quite often in decent conflicts are sanctuaries. What makes this attack more confounding is the fact that Ozubulu is far removed from any known theatre of conflict at the moment and has had little or no history of violent conflict.”

“Whatever may have been the situation, this attack represents a descent into the pit of hell. It is animalistic, cowardly and shameful and all necessary steps should immediately be taken by security forces to bring the perpetrators to book.”

“Our heartfelt condolences go to the families of the victims, the Catholic Church, Governor Willie Obiano and the people of Anambra State.

“We urge our security agencies to step up security in and around places of worship. We similarly urge worshippers to take the initiative of securing their premises.”