Ondo State Police Command confirm explosion in Ondo Catholic church

The explosion that rocked a Catholic Church, St. Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo Local Government Council of Ondo State has been confirmed by the Police.

The Ondo State Police Command on Sunday said unspecified number of worshippers were killed in the explosion that occurred in the premises while many others sustained injuries and have been rushed to hospitals for medical attention.

There was tension after the explosion occurred as some residents were seen moving out of the town for fear of the unknown.

The PPRO, DSP Odunlami Ibukun who spoke with newsmen while at the scene of the explosion for an on-the-spot assessment, said details of the casualty would be communicated in a statement shortly.

She said, “we are currently at the scene of the incident to access damages made. It is not like what have been trending on social media. We will soon issue statement to give you details of what happened.”