Nigerian officials arrest six linked to Pentecost attacks

Nigerian officials arrest six linked to Pentecost attacks Adetunji Henry, 15, one of the victims of the attack by gunmen during Pentecost Mass at St Francis Xavier Church, receives treatment at the Federal Medical Centre in Owo, Nigeria, June 6, 2022. Photo: CNS

Nigerian officials identified six suspects arrested in connection with the June 5 attack that killed 40 people at St Francis Catholic Church in Owo. Maj. Gen. Jimmy Akpor, defence department spokesman, said all were linked to the Islamic State West Africa Province group. He said the arrests were made through a joint effort of military…

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