By Rita Enemuru, Reporting
The governor of Ondo State, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu, has said that there was a mix-up in the announcement of Idris Ojo as one of the perpetrators of the Owo Church attack as stated by the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor.
This was contained in a statement signed by the Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, Richard Olatunde, and made available to Stonix News.
Recall that the Defence Minister has, on Monday, named Kuje Correction Centre escapee, Idris Ojo as one of the terrorists that attacked St Francis Catholic Church, Owo.
Governor Akeredolu acknowledged the confusion the statement has created in the public space, considering that the ugly event of June 5 attack in Owo preceded the unfortunate incident on Kuje prison.
According to the Governor, Idris Ojo, who is number 14 on the wanted list of Kuje Prison Escapees, was arrested in his brother’s house in Akure.
“The announcement of the arrest of Idris Ojo as one of the perpetrators of the June 5 attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo was a mix-up from the Chief of Defence Staff, General Lucky Irabor.
“Idris Ojo, who is number 14 on the wanted list of Kuje Prison Escapees, was arrested in his brother’s house in Akure.
“His brother, Jimoh Rasheed Ibrahim, received and accommodated him after his escape from Kuje prison.
“He was, thereafter, moved and into the custody of the security operatives at the same time the attackers of Owo Catholic Church were arrested and brought into custody. Hence, the mix up.” The governor noted.
Governor Akeredolu, therefore, urged members of the public to remain vigilant and give necessary supports to the security agencies in the state.
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