OWO CHURCH MASSACRE: Suspects Reportedly Arrested In Ondo [Video]
Afnews Editor
Jun 09, 2022
Suspected attackers of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have been reportedly arrested.
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A trending video shows a crowd protesting within the palace of the Olowo of Owo, Oba Ajibade Ogunoye.
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One of them could be heard saying: "They want to take them (suspects) to Akure. The youths are angry.ÔÇØ
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Gunmen, last Sunday, invaded the church and murdered several worshippers, including women and children in Ondo.
The death toll has hit 40, with others injured still at the hospital receiving treatment.
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The Police had confirmed that some of the assailants disguised as congregants and fired shots from AK-47 rifles.
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The security agency also announced that three unexploded Improvised Explosive Device at the scene (IEDs) were recovered.
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