An attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area, Ondo State, is said to have murdered around 40 people.
The event occurred at a chapel less than 200 meters from the Palace of Olowo of Owo, according to reports.
Many individuals were brought in dead on Sunday, according to workers at the Federal Medical Centre in Owo.
According to information, the attack took place during Sunday service.
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A viral video showed several attendees being slaughtered and laying in a pool of their own blood on the chapel floor.
One of the health workers on duty at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, where the casualties were taken to said over 50 people had been brought to the hospital.
He said, “They are still bringing people to the hospital, some have been confirmed dead while some are still breathing. But for now, I can’t specify the number of those dead.”
A source in the palace told our correspondent that there is tension and panic in the area.
He said, “The church that was attacked was at the back of the palace and we are still wondering how gunmen could carry out such an attack at the centre of the town. This is unbelievable. Kabiyesi will soon issue a statement on the incident.”
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Confirming the incident, the Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami, said the command was yet to ascertain the cause of the incident.
“The CP (Commissioner of Police) is on his way to the scene to ascertain the cause of the incident. We have been hearing so many things about it but I will get back to you.”
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