Over 40 people were feared killed while several others were injured on Sunday following an attack on St Francis Catholic Church in Owo, the headquarters of Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State by suspected terrorists.

It was gathered that the attack occurred at the church which is situated close to the palace of the Olowo of Owo.

A video obtained by The Star showed scores of worshippers being killed and lying on the floor of the church in the pool of their own blood.

One of the health workers on duty at the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Owo, disclosed that over 50 people were brought to the hospital.

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“They are still bringing people to the hospital, some have been confirmed dead while some are still breathing. For now, I can’t specify the number of people killed,” the worker said.

The tragic incident was confirmed by the Ondo State Police Public Relations Officer, Mrs Funmilayo Odunlami.

Odunlami, however, said the command had yet to ascertain the cause of the attack.

The police spokesperson, who promised to provide more details on the attack, said the Ondo State Commissioner of Police was on his way to the scene to ascertain the cause of the incident.

The Star