Police react as gunmen attack Ondo Catholic church, kill scores

The Ondo State Police Command has confirmed an attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in the Owo Local Government Area of the state.

An unspecified number of persons died following the attack that occurred at the church premises.

The incident, which occurred on Sunday during worship, triggered tension in the area as some residents were said to have moved out of the town to ensure their safety.

The state’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Odunlami Ibukun confirmed the incident.

She said, “we are currently at the scene of the incident to access damages made. It is not like what have been trending on social media. We will soon issue statement to give you details of what happened.”