Four Convicted to Death for 2022 Nigerian Church Massacre

WHO:

BBC News - Four men were convicted in connection with the attack.

ABC News World - The convicted individuals are described as gunmen.

WHAT:

ABC News World - Four gunmen were sentenced to death for their involvement in a 2022 attack on a church.

ABC News World - The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people.

BBC News - A fifth man was discharged and acquitted due to insufficient evidence.

WHERE:

BBC News - The incident occurred at a Catholic church in Nigeria.

WHEN:

ABC News World - The attack took place in 2022.

WHY:

ABC News World - The court's decision was based on the actions of the gunmen during the attack.

HOW:

ABC News World - The attack was carried out by gunmen targeting worshippers at the church.

(UPDATED June 3, 2026 18:30 UTC)

Four men have been convicted and sentenced to death for their roles as gunmen in a devastating attack on a Catholic church in Nigeria that resulted in the deaths of at least 50 people. A fifth man was acquitted due to insufficient evidence. The court's decision reflects the serious nature of the actions taken by the gunmen during this tragic incident.