In a statement issued by the Ondo state police command spokesperson, Funmilayo Odunlami, the commissioner of police, Mr Oyeyemi Oyediran, disclose that he has deployed officers of the Explosive Ordinance Device Unit ( anti-bomb squad) to the scene of an explosion in Owo Local Government Area of the state.
The statement was issued on Sunday in Akure.
Newsmen reports that there was an explosion on Sunday at the St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, Owo.
Newsmen also gathered that many people were killed and injured as a result of an explosion which occurred at the church premises.
The CP said efforts were being intensified to arrest those who perpetrated the evil.
“The command is aware of the attack at Owo, we will give you the full details of the incident later.
“We want to implore the people of the state to be calm as all security apparatus are currently active to ensure peace in the area,” Oyediran said.