A court has sentenced four members of the Al-Shabaab terrorist group to death for their involvement in the horrific attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, in 2022.
The convicted terrorists were found guilty of participating in the massacre that claimed the lives of more than 40 worshippers and left several others injured during a Sunday service.
The attack, which shocked Nigeria and drew widespread condemnation both locally and internationally, remains one of the deadliest assaults on a place of worship in recent years.
During the trial, prosecutors presented evidence linking the four defendants to the planning and execution of the attack. After reviewing the evidence and hearing arguments from both sides, the court ruled that the prosecution had proven its case beyond reasonable doubt.
In delivering judgment, the court sentenced the four convicts to death for terrorism-related offences and their roles in the mass killing of innocent worshippers.
The Owo church massacre sparked nationwide outrage and renewed calls for stronger security measures to combat terrorism and violent extremism across the country.
Families of the victims and residents of Owo have continued to seek justice for those who lost their lives in the tragic incident, with the latest verdict marking a significant milestone in the pursuit of accountability.
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