“The evidence led against the first to fourth defendants was so compelling and irresistible that the court had no choice but to accept them.”
Ayodeji Adedipe (SAN), DSS counsel, said the prosecution’s case in the Owo church massacre trial was “watertight,” relying on eyewitness accounts and confessional statements that linked the convicted defendants to the attack.
He also explained the basis on which the fifth defendant was discharged and acquitted.
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“From the investigation, these men were members of a terrorist group called Al-Shabaab. Al-Shabaab is an affiliate of Al-Qaeda, another international terrorist group.”
Ayodeji Adedipe (SAN), DSS counsel, gives details of the investigation into the Owo church massacre following the Federal High Court judgment, explaining the alleged affiliations and motive behind the attack.
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Police Arrest Suspect Over False Security Alert, Fake News In Ogun
The police explained that preliminary findings indicate that the suspect deliberately fabricated and circulated the false narrative for attention and content creation purposes.
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Owo church massacre verdict, rising insecurity across the country, and other major developments dominate today’s headlines. Stay up to date with these happenings with your Morning Brief outline here. (Thursday, June 4, 2026).
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"It’s important that INEC responds so it doesn’t create anxiety. Put out a statement so people can understand if the server is down, let's know why, how long it will take for it to come back on, and what really happened."
Channels TV presenters call on INEC to address reported issues from prospective voters about difficulties accessing services on the online portal, during the ongoing Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise, warning that prolonged silence could fuel speculation and distrust ahead of the 2027 general elections.
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"It would seem that largely, the senate didn't think that there was a need to second that motion, to probe or scrutinise."
Channels Television presenters question why a motion seeking an audit of military spending failed to gain support in the Senate, despite growing concerns over persistent insecurity, banditry, kidnapping, and insurgency across the country.
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The discussion followed reports that a proposal by Senator Adams Oshiomhole to include an audit of defence spending in the Senate’s resolutions was not seconded by any lawmaker, effectively halting further consideration of the motion.
“We need to carry out a security audit. We are entitled to get feedback on the monies appropriated. Until such an audit is conducted, we may not know whether the resources provided are being optimally deployed,” the senator said.
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