Owo church attack: Court sentences four convicts to death by hanging

The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four out of five defendants to death by hanging for their roles in the 2022 terror attack on St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State. The judgment was delivered by Judge Emeka Nwite, who affirmed the prosecution's case presented by the Department of State Services (DSS). The court's decision reflects the severity of the crime, which resulted in numerous casualties and injuries during the attack. The fifth defendant's case remains pending, as the court continues to address the legal proceedings associated with the incident.

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