Nigerian Govt, Not Akeredolu, Failed the People; Bishop Says At Burial of Owo Attacks Victims

The Bishop of Ondo Catholic Diocese, Dr. Jude Arogundade, has told Governor Rotimi Akeredolu that the Nigerian government and its police force, rather than he, had failed in protecting the people.
Bishop Arogundade said this on Friday in response to the governor who broke down in tears and admitted that he had failed to defend the people.
“You didn’t fail. You are a strong soldier. Your determination to protect those who voted you into power is unquestionable. This was done by cowards. You have tried your best.”
Saying what is happening in Nigeria is genocide, Bishop Arogundade said, “If this is not genocide, I don’t know what genocide is. I know they have promised us they will find the killers, all these are flimsy promises.
“What is this? Why do people have no shame? This country, you don’t have shame any more.
“They just talk but do not match talks with work. So, my brothers and sisters, you didn’t fail, your country failed you, and we know the leaders that failed us and we will continue to hold them accountable. This will not go away,” he said
The cleric demanded why Nigerians must beg for state police in the face of the incessant killings.