Canada has condemned Monday’s attack on Deeper Life Bible Church situated at Otite in Okehi local government council of Kogi state.
In a press statement issued on Wednesday, the Canadian Foreign Affairs Minister, John Baird, said “I am deeply saddened by the cowardly murder by gunmen of parishioners who were gathered in worship at a church in the town of Otite in Kogi state, Nigeria.
“Canada urges all people in Nigeria to work with the Nigerian government to counter terrorism and bring to justice those responsible for this reprehensible crime. No one should have to practise his or her faith in fear. Canada will continue to stand up for religious freedom.
“On behalf of all Canadians, I would like to extend my deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those killed in these attacks, and I wish a speedy recovery to the injured.”
No fewer than 16 worshippers lost their lives, Monday evening at a Deeper Life Bible Church at Otite in Okehi local government council of Kogi state.