Friday, June 17 has been fixed by the Catholic Diocese of Ondo state for the mass burial of worshippers killed during the massacre that occurred at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, on June 5.
No fewer than 44 people were murdered while many others sustained various degrees of injuries.
While confirming the planned burial to newsmen, the Director of Social Communication of the Diocese of Ondo, Rev. Fr. Augustine Ikwu, said the mass burial would take place at a new cemetery located at Emure Road, Owo.
The cleric urged parishioners and Christians in Ondo state to be part of the funeral mass which would start by 9 am.
He said the dead would be accorded their last respect during the funeral mass that will be graced by the Executive Governor of Ondo State Governor, Arakunrin Rotimi Akeredolu and members of his cabinet.
He however urged Nigerians, especially Christians to pray for the repose of the souls of the deceased Catholic faithful that died in the attack and quick recovery for worshippers that were badly injured.
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