The Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, has condemned the early morning Sunday church killing in Anambra state. At around 6:00 am (0500 GMT) at least one gunman opened fire at St. Philip’s church in Ozubulu, near the city of Onitsha, unleashing terror on the congregation. The attack saw at least twelve persons dead and over eighteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

However, condemning the terror attack, PDP, in a statement signed by Prince Dayo Adeyeye, its

National Publicity Secretary and made available to newsmen, said that it was barbaric and sacrilegious, adding that the crime shows that the Nigerian society is fast degenerating into a state of anomie, total collapse and disregard for the sanctity of the human life.

St Philip Catholic Church Ozubulu, where the lone wolf struck this morning.

The party which also gave its condolence to the people of Anambra state also said that the attack is simply a wake-up call to the government to up her ante in the area of security of lives and property.

“The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) is shocked to receive the news of a gunman attack in the early hours of this morning at St. Philips Catholic Church in Ozubulu,  Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, killing and injuring several worshipers.

“This invasion is indeed barbaric, sacrilegious and a serious indication that our society is fast degenerating into a state of anomie with total moral collapse and utter disregard for the sanctity of human life.

“We sympathize with the Governor of Anambra State, Chief Willie Obiano and the entire people of the State; and in particular, worshipers of St. Philips Catholic Church and families of the Victims. We wish those injured quick recovery; and may the Souls of the departed rest in the Lord, Amen.

“The killings is a call for moral rearmament by all and sundry. It is also a wake-up call for the Government to do more in the area of protection of lives and property.

“God bless Anambra State! God bless the PDP!! God bless Nigeria!”