UPDATED: 40 Owo Catholic Church Attack Victims Set for Mass Burial
- The victims of Owo mass shooting in Ondo state are set to be buried according to the Catholic Diocese of Ondo
- Recall that terrorists some time last week attacked St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, killing about 40 worshippers
- According to the church administration, the mass burial would take place at a new cemetery at Emure Road, Owo
Ondo state government has denied reports that victims of Owo terrorists attack will be given mass burial.
Bamidele Ademola-Olateju, a commissioner in the state gave the denial in a post on Facebook page.
Recall that it was reported that he victims of the terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state last week were set for burial.
The report quoted the Catholic Diocese of Ondo as the source of the story. The Diocese was reported to have fixed Friday, June 17, for mass burial of the victims of the shooting.
According to the church, no fewer than 40 people died in the attack while many others sustained various degrees of injuries.
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This was disclosed by the director of social communication of the Diocese of Ondo, Rev. Fr. Augustine Ikwu.
He said the mass burial would take place at a new cemetery at Emure Road, Owo.
He said:
“The mass burial would take place at the new cemetery of the church on Friday in Owo.”
He maintained that the number of the deceased still remained 40.
Owo attack: Ondo town ignores Islam, Christianity, asks herbalists to lay curses on herdsmen, bandits, others
Meanwhile, following the deadly terrorists attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state, traditionalists in Ondo town has laid curses on bandits, terrorists herdsmen who might want to come to the ancient city to cause havoc.
In a video shared online, the traditionalist could be seen at one of the roundabouts in the city, cursing enemies of Ondo.
The attack on Owo has been widely condemned by Nigerians. In fact, the federal government blamed the attack on the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP).
How I was hit by bullet while hiding under church pew, Owo attack survivor reveals
The federal government had been called upon to ensure that it ups its game in securing Nigerians and their property at all times.
The call was made to the government by Benjamin Asogbuwa, a survivor of the Owo church attack by gunmen.
According to Asogbuwa who was hit by a bullet Sunday mass had just ended when they started hearing gunshots outside the church building.
This report has been updated to reflect the position of a commissioner in the state.
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