By News Desk
Two more high profile members of the Islamic State of West African Province (ISWAP) linked with the deadly attack on worshippers in Owo, Ondo State have been arrested, the military disclosed on Thursday.
The suspects, Al-Qasim Idris and Abdulhaleem Idris, were apprehended at Omialafara (Omulafa) in Ose Council Area of Ondo State.
Bandits attacked the St.Francis Catholic during Sunday Mass on June 5, resulting in the death of about 30 worshippers.
The Director Defence Information, Major General Jimmy Akpor, in a statement, noted that one of the suspects, Abdulhaleem, alongside other high profile ISWAP Commanders “had also previously coordinated attacks on military targets in Okene, Okene LGA, Kogi State resulting in casualties”.
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