The mass funeral service for worshippers killed by gunmen at Saint Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State a few weeks ago has commenced
Recall that gunmen thirteen days ago stormed the church and killed not less than forty people, while several others were injured.
It has been gathered that the funeral mass started at 10:00 am after the caskets bearing the bodies of the deceased were brought in
The funeral service for victims of the attack is been held at Mydas Resort, Owo, with the state Governo, Rotimi Akeredolu in attendance.
A former governor of the state, Olusegun Mimiko, was among the dignitaries present at the mass
Some clergymen, including Bishop Jude Arogundade of Ondo Catholic Diocese and Bishop Matthew Kukah of the Catholic Diocese of Sokoto, were also in attendance
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The mass took off following the procession into the hall by Catholic priests.
See photos from the funeral service below:
