Owo church attack, Terrorist attack in Nigeria
The Owo church attack was a tragic event resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries.
On June 5, 2022, gunmen stormed St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church during Pentecost service.
The incident deeply affected the Owo community and raised concerns about security in places of worship.
Security measures in Nigerian churches have been reviewed and increased following the attack.
This attack is considered one of the deadliest on a church in Nigeria's recent history.
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