At least 12 people killed in shooting attack on Nigerian Catholic church

‘At least 12 people have been killed after a group of unidentified gunmen stormed a church in southeast Nigeria and went on a shooting spree.
The mass shooting, medical officials, occurred at the St. Philip’s Catholic Church in Ozubulu town in southeastern state of Anambra at about 05:45 local time on Sunday, when worshipers had convened in the building.
“So far, 12 persons have been confirmed dead and deposited in the mortuary here while several persons are receiving medical attention,” said a staff worker at Nnamdi Azikiwe University Teaching Hospital in Nnewi, where the victims were admitted.
Witnesses said that at least five masked assailants were involved in the massacre. But Anambra State Police Commissioner Garba Umar stated that the deadly incident had been caused by a lone gunman, who “went on a shooting spree, killing and wounding” worshipers.’
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