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The funeral of worshippers killed at St Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo state has commenced.

The slain worshippers will be buried today.

The funeral is taking place at Mydas Resort and Hotel in Owo.

The solemn event is being officiated by priests from the Catholic Diocese of Ondo state.

The names and photographs of those who were killed in the church were published on the funeral handbook.

On June 5, gunmen attacked the Catholic church, killing many people.

According to the state government, 40 people were killed in the attack.

See pictures below.