UPDATED: Court sentences four men to death by hanging for 2022 Owo church terrorist attack

In a significant legal development, four men responsible for the deadly 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Owo, Ondo State, have been sentenced to death by hanging. The attack resulted in the tragic loss of over 40 lives and injured around 141 worshippers. This ruling marks a crucial step in Nigeria's ongoing efforts to combat terrorism and deliver justice for victims. The sentence underscores the gravity of such heinous acts and aims to deter future attacks by sending a strong message to perpetrators of violence.