•Condemns Attack, Condoles With Families of The VictimsOndo State Governor, Arakunrin Oluwarotimi Akeredolu,SAN, is deeply saddened by the unprovoked attack and killing of innocent people of Owo, worshiping at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, on Sunday.The vile and satanic attack is a calculated assault on the peace-loving people of Owo Kingdom who have enjoyed relative peace over the years. “It is a black Sunday in Owo. Our hearts are heavy. Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people. This is a personal loss, an attack on our dear state.“I have spoken to the…
Author: town gist
Bandits have reportedly killed over 50 persons in an attack on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.Apart from worshippers, the bandits also killed passerby who were hit by stray bullets.Witnesses said the attack occurred during the church’s Sunday service.The witnesses said the gunmen stormed the church during service and started shooting sporadically.Explosives were also detonated by the gunmen inside premises of the church. It was gathered the injured and the dead were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre Owo, for medical attention. Chief Medical Director (CMD) of FMC, Owo, Dr…
Unknown Gunmen Suspected to be Herdsmen Entered Catholic Church Bombed it And Opened Fire Over 50 Dead (Video) Tears Flow after Unknown Gun men suspected to be herdsmen just entered St Francis catholic Church Owo Ondo State, Bombed it and Opened fire at the entire congregation while service was going on Over 50 people feared dead.
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