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PHOTOS: Church conducts funeral Mass for Owo terror attack victims

PHOTOS: Church conducts funeral Mass for Owo terror attack victims

Worshippers at the Saint Francis Catholic Church who were killed during a terror attack on June 5 are being buried today.

About 40 people were killed in the attack which reportedly began with an explosion followed by gunshots.

Church holds funeral mass for Owo massacre victims

Members of the Sanctuary of St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street in Owo, along with family and friends of the deceased and other well-wishers attended the funeral mass Friday.

Funeral mass begins for Owo massacre victims [PHOTOS] - Daily Post Nigeria

The funeral mass began at 10:00 am after the caskets bearing the bodies of the deceased were brought in.

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Funeral Mass for Victims of Owo Church attack

The venue of the mass, Mydas Resort, Owo, was filled to capacity with Governor Oluwarotimi Akeredolu in attendance with other top personalities.

PHOTOS: Funeral Mass of Owo Terror Attack Victims

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