Bandits Attack worshippers at the Owo Catholic Church in Ondo | News Nigeria 24

Bandits Attack worshippers at the Owo Catholic Church in Ondo

Bandits Attack worshippers at the Owo Catholic Church in Ondo

Report reaching News Nigeria 24 says that there was a terrorist attack at the Owo Catholic Church at Awaluwa and St. Andrew Church at Imola street in Ondo state.

Terrorists have attacked St Francis Catholic Church in Ondo State, in Nigeria’s southwest region.

Emerging reports suggest that many worshippers have died and several others have been left injured following the explosion at the church which is situated close to the palace of the Olowo of Owo.

According to local sources, no fewer than 50 corpses have been moved out of the church with many casualties lying at the Federal Medical Center, for medical attention.

They explained that the congregation was caught unawares, saying the casualty might be more as some worshippers who were taken to the hospital have given up.

According to sources, the gunmen also used some explosives within the compound of the church but said most of the people were hit by bullets.

The perpetrators were said to have fled the scene immediately they carried out the killing, leaving many people dead.

Some dead bodies were seen soaked with blood in the church in videos circulating on social media.

Bandits Attack worshippers at the Owo Catholic Church in Ondo
Bandits Attack worshippers at the Owo Catholic Church in Ondo

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