On Friday, 17 June 2022, the Ondo State Government held a mass burial for the victims of the Owo Church Attack at the Mydas Resort and Hotel, Owo.
In the early hours of Sunday, 05 June 2022, members of the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State were attacked by suspected terrorists of the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP). At least 40 people were killed, including four children. Another 74 were injured.
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