Over 40 people have been reportedly killed in an attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
It was learnt that the incident happened in the church, which is less than 200 meters away from the Palace of Olowo of Owo.
Workers at the Federal Medical Centre, Owo, confirmed that many people were brought in dead on Sunday.
A source explained that some gunmen invaded the church during service and opened fire on the members of the church, killing some of them.
He explained that the worshippers were caught unaware, adding the casualty might be more as some worshippers had been rushed to the hospital.
He added that the gunmen also used some explosives within the compound of the church but said most of the people were hit with gunshots.
The perpetrators were said to have fled the scene immediately after carrying out the killing, leaving many people dead.
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