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M'sia condemns church attack in Ondo, Nigeria

07 Jun 2022 09:43pm
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (third left) points to the blood stained floor after an attack by gunmen at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo town, southwest Nigeria, June 5, 2022. AFP pic
Ondo State Governor Rotimi Akeredolu (third left) points to the blood stained floor after an attack by gunmen at St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo town, southwest Nigeria, June 5, 2022. AFP pic


PUTRAJAYA - Malaysia has strongly condemned the armed attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo State, Nigeria on Monday which resulted in at least 50 fatalities.

The Malaysian Foreign ministry in a statement said Malaysia hopes that those responsible for this heinous act will be brought to justice.

"Malaysia extends our deepest condolences and sympathies to the Government and the people of Nigeria, in particular to the bereaved families and victims affected by the attack.

"Malaysia strongly rejects all forms of violence that undermine regional peace and security," it added. - Bernama
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