JUST IN: DSS secures seventh death sentence as Adamawa court convicts three persons over kidnapping of Catholic priests

On Thursday, October 22, 2026, a High Court in Yola, Adamawa State, sentenced three men to death for the kidnapping of two Catholic priests in February 2025. The convicts, identified as Taledo Damiel, Namomai Medan, and Mikaila Yusuf, were found guilty of multiple charges including criminal conspiracy to commit kidnapping, armed robbery, and negotiating to receive ransom. The judgment was delivered by Justice Christopher Mapeo.

This ruling marks the seventh death sentence secured by the Department of State Services (DSS) in 2026. The court's decision reflects a firm stance against kidnapping in the region, as the convicts were involved in a serious crime that targeted religious figures. The current situation indicates a continued effort by law enforcement to address and penalize such criminal activities in Adamawa State.

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