The Ondo State Police Command has begun a forensic investigation into Sunday’s church attack in Owo to ascertain the actual or remote cause(s) of the attack and for immediate arrest of the assailants.
A statement from the Police Public Relations Officer, Funmi Odunlami says as all hands are on deck to forestall any similar attack in any part of the state.
According to the Police, a Preliminary investigation reveals that the assailants approached the church during the service, and started shooting from outside the church while others numbering about four shot directly into the church.
Over twenty people reportedly lost their lives and many were injured when gunmen invaded St Francis Catholic Church Owo on Sunday.
The incident cut short Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu’s party assignment in Abuja as the governor immediately rushed back to Owo.
Meanwhile, the state government has ordered the immediate deployment of armed and specialized Policemen to the area to restore normalcy and fortify the entire community.
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