DHQ confirms arrest of Owo church attackers

The Defence Headquarters has confirmed its arrest of suspected terrorists behind the attack on St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State, that killed scores of worshippers.

Chief of Defence Staff, Gen. Lucky Irabor, said this on Tuesday at a media briefing in Abuja.

Some gunmen suspected to be terrorists on June 5 attacked the church, with 40 people confirmed dead after the incident.

On June 17, the funeral for the slain worshippers was conducted at the Mydas Resort and Hotel in Owo.

The names and photographs of those killed in the church were published in the funeral handbook, while 74 names were listed as those who sustained injuries during the attack.