An explosion on Sunday rocked St Francis Catholic Church, Owa-luwa Street, in Owo Local Government Area of Ondo State capital.

The explosion, which occurred in the church premises left many people.

Many others were also injured.

Eyewitness, Kehinde Ogunkorode told newsmen that the incident caused pandemonium in the area as residents, who were taken by surprise, ran for safety.

He said that there are many casualties at the scene behind Olowo of Owo Palace.

The eyewitness who sent pictures of the incident to show gory details of the incident which could not be published