Again, Suspected Terrorists Attack Owo, Injures Many
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There has been another attack on Owo in Ondo State exactly 52 days after terrorists attacked St Francis Catholic Church in the town, killing 40 people and injuring many others.
Owo is the home town of the state governor, Rotimi Akeredolu, who promised after the June 5, 2022, terrorist attack that no such thing would be allowed to happen again in the state.
According to Vanguard, many people were said to have been injured in the attack which took place Wednesday evening, at Folahanmi Junction, where a construction company called Craneburg Construction Company is located.
It was learnt that the gunmen opened fire on people at the site. An eyewitness said explosives were also used during the attack.
The spokesperson for the state police command, Funmi Odunlami, confirmed the incident to Vanguard, saying three persons were injured during a shootout in the town.
Odunlami said she could not confirm if the attackers were terrorists or bandits.
She said, “Tonight, there was a shooting incident at Craneburg Construction Company, Owo. Policemen are currently at the scene, victims have been taken to hospital and they are in stable condition.
“We cannot ascertain the casualty figure now and we also cannot say it was a terrorist attack with the use of explosives devices but tomorrow (Thursday) morning, the EOD men of the command would go to the scene.”
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