Sunday, July 5, 2026

St. Francis Catholic Church

June 3, 2026

Death sentence of Owo church attackers warning to defiant terrorists: SSS Lawyer

Mr Nwite had sentenced four of the five defendants prosecuted by the SSS to death by hanging.

Terrorists
June 3, 2026

Sentencing Owo church attackers to death by hanging is victory for justice, victims: Aiyedatiwa

Mr Aiyedatiwa prayed for the repose of the souls of the departed and God’s comfort for the families they left behind.

ISWAP terrorists, Ondo governor
June 3, 2026

Court sentences four Al-Shabaab terrorists to death by hanging over 2022 Owo church attack

The attack, which took place on June 5, 2022 at the church, leaving over 41 worshippers dead while over a 100 others sustained varying degree of injury.

Owo convicts in court
February 11, 2026

Owo Church Attack: Amotekun operative tells court how suspected terrorists fled into bush after shooting 

At least, 40 worshippers were killed and over 100 persons sustained varying degree of injuries

The Owo church attack
November 6, 2025

SSS updates Nigerians on terror suspects undergoing prosecution amid Trump’s threat 

Mr Usman is a self-styled Emir of ANSARU accused of coordinating multiple terrorist sleeper cells across the country

SSS logo and courtroom
September 6, 2025

Owo Attack: Nigerians must stand against terrorism, says Aiyedatiwa

On June 5, 2022, terrorists attacked St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, killing over 40 worshippers.

Gov. Lucky Aiyedatiwa
August 19, 2025

Owo Church Attack: SSS opposes suspects’ bail plea as judge fixes September 10 for ruling

He said, “The prosecution witnesses have expressed fears of attacks by defendants’ cohorts.”

Owo town
March 10, 2024

Priest begs Obaseki to stop lawmakers from impeaching Edo deputy governor

“What I see in you is what I see in your deputy, a resolute spirit.’’

Governor Godwin Obaseki with Deputy Governor Philip Shuaibu
June 10, 2023

Owo Church Attack: We’ll continue to support victims’ families, says Ondo govt.

The attack on the church left 41 persons dead, with several people injured.

Lucky Aiyedatiwa
August 9, 2022

Owo Massacre: Gov. Akeredolu says suspects arrested in Kogi, Abuja

He also said the landlord of the house where the criminals lodged before launching the attack has also been nabbed.

Governor Rotimi Akeredolu