Many Injured As Gunmen Hits Owo Again

 

Barely seven weeks after terrorists attack worshippers at Owo, in Ondo state, some unknown gunmen, have again attacked the ancient town.

Many people were said to have been injured in the attack which took place Wednesday evening, at Folahami Junction, where a construction company called Craneburg Construction Company was not no no nolocated.

Eyewitness reports had it that the gunmen opened fire on those at the site.

Another source alleged that some explosives devices were also used during the attack.

The Ondo State police Public Relations Officer (PRO), Funmi Odunlami, confirmed the incident, but said three persons were injured.

The identity of the attackers, as well as their motive are yet to be ascertained.

“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 can not ascertain the casualty figure now and we also cannot say it was a terrorists’ attack with the use of explosives devices but tomorrow( Thursday ) morning , the EOD men of the command would go to the scene,” Odunlami said on Wednesday night.

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