National Human Rights Commission Condemns Anambra Church Shooting

The Ag. Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission,
Mrs. Oti Ovrawah has condemned in strong terms, the killing of
worshippers at Saint Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu Anambra State
by unknown gunmen.

Mrs. Ovrawah who described the killing as unacceptable expressed
shock saying there is no justification for such killings as the
sanctity of life of every one living in Nigeria is important.
While calling on the security agents to step up their intelligence
gathering techniques to always nip such killings in the bud, Mrs.
Ovrawah urged them to urgently fish out the perpetrators and bring
them to justice.

She said as the Commission continues to play its statutory role
of promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria, all
relevant institutions must ensure the security and welfare of all
Nigerians which is the primary purpose of government.

She called on security agencies to work with relevant
stakeholders to prevent a further breakdown of law and order,
emphasizing that everyone living in Nigeria has a right to life and
should enjoy this right without fear and intimidation.

She commended the efforts of the Anambra State Government for
its prompt decision to foot the medical expenses of the injured
victims, as she condoled the families of the victims as well as the
Anambra state government

The Ag. Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission,
Mrs. Oti Ovrawah has condemned in strong terms, the killing of
worshippers at Saint Philips Catholic Church, Ozubulu Anambra State
by unknown gunmen.

Mrs. Ovrawah who described the killing as unacceptable expressed
shock saying there is no justification for such killings as the
sanctity of life of every one living in Nigeria is important.
While calling on the security agents to step up their intelligence
gathering techniques to always nip such killings in the bud, Mrs.
Ovrawah urged them to urgently fish out the perpetrators and bring
them to justice.

She said as the Commission continues to play its statutory role
of promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria, all
relevant institutions must ensure the security and welfare of all
Nigerians which is the primary purpose of government.

She called on security agencies to work with relevant
stakeholders to prevent a further breakdown of law and order,
emphasizing that everyone living in Nigeria has a right to life and
should enjoy this right without fear and intimidation.

She commended the efforts of the Anambra State Government for
its prompt decision to foot the medical expenses of the injured
victims, as she condoled the families of the victims as well as the
Anambra state government