Owo church killings: What we know so far
By Guardian Exclusive
09 June 2022 |
9:53 am
Gunmen attacked a Catholic church in Owo, Ondo State South-West Nigeria during mass on Sunday, killing at least 50 people including women and children. Here is what we know so far about the killings.
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