Owo church attack
| Owo church attack | |
|---|---|
| Part of religious violence in Nigeria | |
Location of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church | |
| Location | Owo, Ondo State, Nigeria |
| Coordinates | 7°11′40″N 5°35′02″E / 7.19444°N 5.58389°E |
| Date | 5 June 2022 |
| Target | Christian worshippers at the St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church |
Attack type | Bombing, mass murder, mass shooting |
| Deaths | 41 confirmed 50+ (reported) |
| Injured | Unknown 61+ (per government agencies) |
No. of participants | 5+ |
| Accused | Islamic State – West Africa Province |
On 5 June 2022, a mass shooting and bomb attack occurred at a Catholic church in the city of Owo in Ondo State, Nigeria. At least 40 people were killed, with the highest estimates being around 80. Some in the federal government of Nigeria suspect the Islamic State – West Africa Province of carrying out the massacre.