The Federal High Court in Abuja has convicted and sentenced several defendants in separate terrorism-related cases, handing down prison terms ranging from 10 to 20 years.
The cases were heard on Tuesday before Justice Binta Nyako, with the defendants facing charges linked to terrorism, including membership of a proscribed group, provision of support, and financial dealings connected to terrorist activities.
In one of the cases, a defendant was arraigned on a four-count charge involving alleged membership of Boko Haram, material support for the group, and handling funds tied to the organisation.
The defendant pleaded guilty to all counts.
The charges included allegations of belonging to the terrorist group, supplying food and other items to its members, and receiving funds linked to its operations.
Following the plea, the court convicted the defendant and imposed a prison sentence in line with the provisions of the Terrorism (Prohibition and Prevention) Act, 2022.
Other defendants in separate but related cases were also convicted and sentenced, with the court handing down varying jail terms based on the nature of the offences and the pleas entered.
The convictions form part of ongoing efforts by the authorities to prosecute terrorism-related offences and strengthen the country’s response to insurgency and extremist activities.
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