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Owo Memorial Park demolition: Ondo Catholic Diocese condemns Gov Aiyedatiwa's action

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Owo Memorial Park demolition: Ondo Catholic Diocese condemns Gov Aiyedatiwa's action

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Ondo Catholic Diocese has condemned what it described as the “sudden and unannounced” demolition of the memorial park in Owo. This was contained in an official statement signed by the Bishop of the Diocese, Most Rev. Dr Jude Arogundade. DAILY POST reported that the memorial park, built by the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to honour and immortalise worshippers of St Francis Xavier Catholic Church, Owo, who were kill…See the Story

Owo church massacre: Ondo govt demolishes victims' memorial park

Owo church massacre: Ondo govt demolishes victims' memorial park

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Memorial Park built by the late former Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State to honour and immortalise worshippers of St Francis Xavier See the Story

Owo Massacre: Cenotaph Demolition Issues Resolved, Says Aiyedatiwa

Catholic Church · Owo

Owo Massacre: Cenotaph Demolition Issues Resolved, Says Aiyedatiwa

Coverage: 2 sources

Governor of Ondo State, Lucky Aiyedatiwa, has disclosed that the controversies trailing the demolition of the Memorial Park in Owo have been See the Story

Ondo Poly Final Year Student Found Dead

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

A 28-year-old final-year student of Rufus Giwa Polytechnic, Owo, RUGIPO, identified as Precious Arobo, has reportedly died by suicide in Ondo State.Owo · Owo See the Story

Police Order Heavy Security Deployment Around Ondo Churches, Mosques Over Attack Threat - Thepodiummedia

Following reported threats by bandits to carry out another attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, the police have said it has made adequate deployment to safeguard churches and mosques. A spokesperson for the state police command, Ayanlade Olayinka, said in a statement on Sunday in Akure. St Francis Church was attacked by gunmen on 5 June 2022, leaving dozens dead and many others injured. The attackers had rained explosives int…Owo · Owo Read Article

Police debunk threat letter on Owo church — Akelicious

The Ondo State Police Command has moved to allay fears following widespread reports about a supposed letter from a suspected bandit threatening a renewed attack on the same church in Owo where worshippers were killed in 2022. While confirming awareness of the reports, the Command clarified that the origin and authenticity of the alleged threat have not yet been established. However, authorities say precautionary steps have already been taken to …Owo · Owo See the Story

Police Order Heavy Security Deployment Around Ondo Churches, Mosques over Attack Threat

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

The heavy security deployment followed reported threats by bandits to carry out another attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, a town in the state. The post Police order heavy security deployment around Ondo churches, mosques over attack threat appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Owo · Owo See the Story

Olowo Dispels Rumour of Attack by Bandits

The Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye, has dispelled the rumours of possible attack by bandits on the ancient community, especially on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State. Freedomonline reports that there is a rumour making the rounds that suspected bandits had issued threat to attack the church. It was further rumoured that the […] The post Olowo dispels rumour of attack by bandits appeared first on Freedom Online.Narathiwat · Narathiwat See the Story

Owo Security Summit Set to Hold on May 26

Stakeholders are converging to find lasting solutions to the security challenges plaguing Owo Local Government Area in Ondo State and its environs. The maiden Owo Security Summit, themed “SECURING OWO AND ITS ENVIRONS: STRATEGIES FOR COMMUNITY SAFETY AND RESILIENCE,” will take place on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Prof. Abubakar Rasheed Auditorium of Achievers University in Owo, starting from 9 am. According to a press statement signed by Mr. Ol…Owo · Owo Read Article

Olowo Hails Tinubu Over Appointment Of Dr Akinola As MD SWDC

The Olowo of Owo kingdom, HRH Ajibade Gbadegesin Ogunoye 11, has joined the growing list of prominent Yoruba traditional rulers and leaders that have applauded the appointment of Dr Charles Akinola as the Managing Director of the South West Development Commission (SWDC) by President Bola Tinubu. Dr Akinola, a seasoned public policy advisor and development strategist with over 30 years of experience in public service, international development, a…Owo · Owo Read Article

Police Launch Probe As Hunters Bust Kidnappers' Den, Arrest 2 Suspects In Ondo

No fewer than two suspected kidnappers have been arrested by local hunters in Owo town, the headquarters of Owo local government area of Ondo State. According to a video circulating on social media, the suspects were arrested and taken to Owo town by the hunters on Friday night. In the video, the suspected kidnappers were seen tied down and being interrogated on their modus operandi by residents of the area. Also, items recovered from the suspec…Owo · Owo See the Story