About 10 days after the deadly attacks on worshippers at the St. Francis Catholic Church Owo, The Catholic Diocese of Ondo has announced Friday, June 17, 2022 for the mass burial of those who were killed.
The church confirmed that no fewer than 40 people died in the attack while many others sustained injuries.
The Diocese’s Director of Social Communication, Rev. Fr. Augustine Ikwu, confirmed the date of the mass burial to our correspondent on Monday.
Ikwu said the mass burial would take place at the church’s new cemetery at Emure Road, Owo.
Many who sustained injuries during the attacks are still receiving treatments.
The police is yet to announce the arrest of anyone for the crimes.
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