Owo Church Massacre Suspect Denies DSS Claims in Court

During a cross-examination in a Federal High Court, a suspect in the Owo Church massacre denied claims made against the Department of State Services (DSS). The suspect's counsel, Ayodeji Adedeji, presented evidence that the suspect, Abdulmalik, was unaware of any legal action taken against him, which was filed in December 2024.

The suspect maintained that his name appeared in a third application but insisted he had no prior knowledge of the case. This position contradicted statements made in an affidavit.

The defense maintained that the testimony reflected personal knowledge and denied involvement in the fundamental rights suit. The suspect acknowledged the existence of the suit but stressed that he had not been informed by his lawyer about it.

The proceedings highlight the complexities surrounding the legal actions related to the Owo Church massacre case.