A court has sentenced four individuals to death over their involvement in the deadly attack on a church in Ondo, which left dozens of worshippers dead and several others injured.

The convicts were found guilty of participating in the coordinated assault on the St. Francis Catholic Church in Owo, an incident that shocked the nation and drew widespread condemnation both locally and internationally.

According to court proceedings, the prosecution successfully established that the defendants were directly linked to the planning and execution of the attack, which targeted worshippers during a Sunday service.

The judgement marks a significant step in the long-running legal process surrounding one of the most high-profile terror-related cases in Nigeria in recent years.

Security agencies welcomed the ruling, describing it as a strong message against violent extremism and attacks on innocent civilians.

The court affirmed that the death sentence reflects the severity of the crime and its impact on victims, their families, and the wider community.

The case has continued to draw attention as authorities work to conclude related investigations into broader networks behind the attack.