Breaking: Exclusive: Over 50 People,Including Children Killed In Ondo Bomb Explosion

Suspected terrorists are said to have blown up St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.

CityNews Nigeria reports 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.

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As at the time of filing this report, the authorities were yet to give a detailed statement regarding the development but unconfirmed reports say over forty people may have died in the incident.

 

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