Over 50 feared dead in Nigeria church attack, officials say

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'Our peace and tranquility have been attacked.' Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria, leaving dozens feared dead, state officials said.

A view of the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo Nigeria, Sunday, June 5, 2022. Lawmakers in southwestern Nigeria say more than 50 people are feared dead after gunmen opened fire and detonated explosives at a church. Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole with the Ondo State House of Assembly said the gunmen targeted the St Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state on Sunday morning just as the worshippers gathered for the weekly Mass.

The attackers targeted the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as the worshippers gathered on Pentecost Sunday, legislator Ogunmolasuyi Oluwole said. Among the dead were many children, he said. “Our hearts are heavy,” Ondo Governor Rotimi Akeredolu tweeted Sunday. “Our peace and tranquility have been attacked by the enemies of the people.”

“No matter what, this country shall never give in to evil and wicked people, and darkness will never overcome light. Nigeria will eventually win,” said Buhari, who was elected after vowing to end Nigeria’s prolonged security crisis.“The pope has learned of the attack on the church in Ondo, Nigeria and the deaths of dozens of worshippers, many children, during the celebration of Pentecost.

 

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I still don't understand are those gummen invisible cause i don't know why. There no witnesses how people did not see them going in or out

This news is misleading. Nobody was abducted and the motive behind the incidence is yet to be confirmed by the security operatives. Please don't instigate terror in my country.

That's just crazy but goes to show how serious people still fight over religion

Ban all assault weapons and bombs

50 people wtf I thought this shit only happens in America

You mean your violence and your money scams..🤣😂

...hummmmm, looks America is not the only place for mass violence.

It's only God that can save us. You will not see your president address this because they know who they are. Were are the Nigeria military when you need them most We're the Nigeria Airfoce when you need them most. May the Lord God Almighty keep us safe in this trying time.

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