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Photos from the ongoing mass burial of two priests, 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue state

The mass burial for the two Catholic priests and 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue state in April, is currently taking place. Rev. Joseph Gor and Rev. Father Felix  were killed alongside their parishioners during an early morning mass at St. Ignatius Catholic Church in Ayar Mbalom community. May their souls rest in peace, Amen.  See more photos below...

Photos from the ongoing mass burial of two priests, 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue statePhotos from the ongoing mass burial of two priests, 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue statePhotos from the ongoing mass burial of two priests, 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue statePhotos from the ongoing mass burial of two priests, 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue statePhotos from the ongoing mass burial of two priests, 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue statePhotos from the ongoing mass burial of two priests, 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue statePhotos from the ongoing mass burial of two priests, 17 parishioners killed by herdsmen in Benue state

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