Published 2 years ago

Official: Dozens feared dead in Nigeria church attack

Summary by Ground News

Gunmen opened fire on worshippers at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria. Dozens were feared dead including children, a state lawmaker said. The attackers targeted the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state. While much of Nigeria has struggled with security issues including Islamic extremism, Ondo is widely known as one of Nigeria's most peaceful states.

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Times of India

At least 50 dead after gunmen attack worshippers at church in Nigeria - Times of India

Rest of World News: ABUJA: At least 50 people were killed and others injured after gunmen attacked a Catholic church in Nigeria's Ondo state during mass on Sunday, a doct.

2 years ago·India

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BBC News

Nigeria Owo church attack: Gunmen kill Catholic worshippers in Ondo

The armed men entered the church in south-west Nigeria during a service killing several people.

2 years ago·United Kingdom

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News18 India

Gunmen Attack Worshippers During Sunday Mass In Nigeria, Kill 50 Including Children

Gunmen attacked a Catholic church in southwest Nigeria during mass on Sunday, killing at least 50 people including women and children, according to a hospital doctor and media reports.

2 years ago·India

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The Guardian

Nigeria: gunmen kill dozens in ‘satanic’ attack on Catholic church

At least 50 people killed and dozens more injured in assault during Sunday mass in Ondo state

2 years ago·London, United Kingdom

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The Hindu

Dozens feared dead in Nigeria church attack

Among the dead were many children.

2 years ago·India

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CTV News

Over 50 feared dead in Nigeria church attack, officials say

Gunmen opened fire on worshippers and detonated explosives at a Catholic church in southwestern Nigeria on Sunday, leaving dozens feared dead, state lawmakers said.

2 years ago·Canada

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