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Court Sentences Four to Death Over Owo Church Terror Attack, Discharges One Defendant
Court Sentences Four to Death Over Owo Church Terror Attack, Discharges One Defendant
By: Zagazola Makama
The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced four out of five defendants to death by hanging over their involvement in the June 5, 2022 terrorist attack on St. Francis Catholic Church, Owo, Ondo State.
Forty-three worshippers were killed in the attack which shocked the nation and was later investigated as a major terror incident.
The Department of State Services (DSS) arraigned five suspects on a nine-count terrorism charge bordering on alleged membership of foreign terrorist groups and participation in the deadly assault.
Delivering judgment, Justice Emeka Nwite held that the prosecution had successfully proved its case against four of the defendants beyond reasonable doubt.
PThe convicted persons are Idris Abdulmalik Omeiza (25), Al Qasim Idris (20), Jamiu Abdulmalik (26), and Abdulhaleem Idris (25). They were accordingly sentenced to death by hanging.
However, the court discharged and acquitted the fifth defendant, Momoh Otuho Abubakar (47), having found insufficient evidence linking him to the offence.
The DSS had alleged that the defendants were members of foreign terrorist organisations and played roles in the planning and execution of the attack on the worship centre, which resulted in mass casualties.
The court’s ruling marks a significant development in the prosecution of suspects linked to one of the deadliest attacks on a place of worship in recent years.
Court Sentences Four to Death Over Owo Church Terror Attack, Discharges One Defendant
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Herdsmen Agree to Pay ₦1 Million Compensation After Farmland Destruction in Plateau State
Herdsmen Agree to Pay ₦1 Million Compensation After Farmland Destruction in Plateau State
By: Zagazola Makama
A dispute over farmland destruction in Riyom Local Government Area of Plateau State has been resolved following the intervention of security operatives and community stakeholders, with herders agreeing to pay ₦1 million compensation to affected farmers.
Security sources said troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Sector 6, responded on June 16 at about 12:00 p.m. to reports of destruction of farmlands belonging to Mr. Nyip Yakubu Badung and 10 other farmers in Sopp Village.
Upon arrival at the scene, troops reportedly discovered that herds of cattle had strayed into the farms, causing extensive damage to crops belonging to the affected residents.
Following the development, security personnel facilitated a peace meeting between representatives of the farmers and herder leaders in the area to prevent escalation of tensions.
At the end of the engagement, both parties agreed on a compensation sum of ₦1 million to be paid to the affected farmers through the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) Chairman in Riyom Local Government Area.
Security sources said the agreement was reached to prevent possible reprisals and maintain peace in the community.
Authorities noted that the situation in the area has been brought under control, while dialogue between both parties is ongoing to sustain peaceful coexistence.
Herdsmen Agree to Pay ₦1 Million Compensation After Farmland Destruction in Plateau State
Troops Discover Corpse with Gunshot Wound in Plateau Community
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Sector 3, have discovered the body of a man with a gunshot wound in Dantanko community, Bassa Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the troops responded at about 6:50 a.m. on June 16 following a report of a suspicious incident in the area.
On arrival, the troops reportedly found the corpse of a man identified as Mr. Emmanuel Agara, who was confirmed to have sustained a gunshot wound.
The area was immediately cordoned off by security personnel, while the body was evacuated for necessary procedures.
Authorities said investigations have commenced to determine the circumstances surrounding the death and to identify those responsible.
Security operatives have since intensified patrols in the general area to prevent any breakdown of law and order.
Troops Discover Corpse with Gunshot Wound in Plateau Community
Troops Arrest Seven Suspected Criminals in Plateau Hotel Raid
By: Zagazola Makama
Troops of Operation Enduring Peace (OPEP), Sector 4, have arrested seven suspected criminals during a cordon-and-search operation at a hotel in Barkin Ladi Local Government Area of Plateau State.
Security sources said the operation was carried out at about 9:45 p.m. on June 15 at Vopye Resort and Farms Hotel following credible intelligence on suspected criminal activities in the area.
The troops reportedly stormed the facility and arrested seven suspects, who were subsequently profiled for investigation.
The suspects were identified as Sanusi Aliu, 40, of Tanti in Bokkos LGA; Babangida Ayuba, 24, and Adamu Hassan, both from Gombe State; Obadiah Bulus, 25, Ayuba Bulus, 21, Danladi Moses, 20, and Hassan David, 20, all from Kaduna State.
Security sources said the suspects are currently in custody as investigations continue to determine their level of involvement in criminal activities and possible connections to other networks.
Troops Arrest Seven Suspected Criminals in Plateau Hotel Raid
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