US EditionAl-Shabab Terrorists Set Off Three Bombs in Owo Church, Killed 40 Worshippers - Witness
The Federal High Court upheld that the accused pose significant risks including witness intimidation and flight, citing the capital nature of the terrorism charges, DSS said.
- Justice Emeka Nwite denied bail on September 10 to five accused in a nine‑count amended charge by the Department of State Services.
- The June 5, 2022 attack at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State killed over 40 worshippers and caused grievous bodily harm to over 100 victims.
- DSS witness said attackers fired sporadic gunshots and detonated three explosives near the tail end of service, allegedly using IEDs and AK‑47 rifles to hold children and priest hostage.
- Citing security concerns, the judge noted lack of credible sureties and upheld the Department of State Services' submission that evidence against the accused is strong.
- Justice Emeka Nwite adjourned the matter to Jan. 13 and Jan. 14, 2026, after the defendants pleaded not guilty to the amended charge and witness testimony continued.
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Owo Attack: Priest Recounts Encounter As DSS Opens Case Against Attackers
A Catholic priest and one of the victims of the terrorist attacks at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State, on Thursday, narrated how the incident, which left over 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others in various degree of injuries, occurred. The priest, identified as “SSA” for security reasons, spoke while giving his evidence as 1st prosecution witness (PW-1) before Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja. The terror a…
DSS Opens Case Against Owo Church Massacre Suspects, Who Killed 40 Worshippers
More than three years after the brutal terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, the trial of the alleged masterminds and perpetrators finally commenced on Thursday at the Federal High Court, Abuja.The Department of State Services (DSS) opened its case against five suspected ISWAP terrorists accused of storming the church on June 5, 2022 – Pentecost Sunday – and massacring over 40 worshippers while injuring more …
Catholic Priest Narrates Encountered Ordeal In Owo Catholic Church Attack As DSS Arraigns Five Suspected Culprits
A Catholic priest and one of the victims of the terrorist attacks at St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo in Ondo State, on Thursday, narrated how the incident, which left over 40 worshippers dead and over 100 others in various degree of injuries, occured. The priest, identified as “SSA” for security reasons, spoke while giving […]
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