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By Emmanuel Adeleke
Many people were feared killed in an explosion that occured at St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo town, Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State.
The explosion which reportedly occurred on the church premises while the service was going on, claimed the lives of some worshippers.
According to reports, the incident caused pandemonium in the area as people scampered for safety.
An unconfirmed report said it was gunmen that attacked the church and opened fire on worshippers.
The church is located less than 200 meters away from the palace of Olowo of Owo.
A 37 seconds video posted online showed some worshippers lying on the floor of the church in the pool of their own blood.
In the video, a voice was heard saying that those on the floor were shot.
Thr Ondo State Police Command spokesperson, Mrs Olufunmilayo Odunlami, who confirmed the incident in a short statement, said the command was yet to ascertain the cause the incident.
“The Commissioner of Police is on his way to the scene to ascertain the cause of the incident. We have been hearing some many things about it but an official statement will be issued later,” she said