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The Memorial Service held in honour of the 40 people who lost their lives at St Francis Catholic Church on Sunday, June 5 was held today.



The event took place at Boje Ibidapo Signature, Mydas Resort and Hotel, Ikare Road.

It will be recalled that over 40 killed, with about 74 sustaining varying degrees of injuries.

21 corpses were brought to the church as others were still @ the FMC, Owo and will be ferried directly to the burial site on confirmation from the families.

Many of the casualties are Igbo.

May God grant them eternal rest.


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