A Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced five terrorism convicts to 25 years imprisonment each, while PFN and Afenifere urged the Federal Government to prioritise justice and stronger security measures over amnesty proposals.
Five men convicted of terrorism-related offences have been handed lengthy jail terms by the Federal High Court in Abuja, in a case that has reignited debate over the Federal Government’s proposed amnesty for repentant terrorists.
According to The Guardian Nigeria, Justice Binta Nyako sentenced the five convicts to 25 years imprisonment each after they pleaded guilty to terrorism charges linked to attacks in Niger and Kwara states.
The convicts are Yusuf Mohammed (a.k.a. Bature), Goni Bindi (a.k.a. Goni Mutuwa), Sani Tukur (a.k.a. Danladi), Mubarak Ibrahim and Musa Adamu (a.k.a. Gado Banufe). Two are Nigeriens, while three are Nigerians based in Borgu Local Government Area of Niger State.
The court found them guilty of conspiracy and rendering services to Boko Haram members operating in Niger State. Four of the defendants were also convicted for unlawful possession of firearms and received additional seven-year jail terms on that count.
Justice Nyako further sentenced Bature to 25 years imprisonment for concealing information about Boko Haram activities in a forest in Niger State.
The court also ordered the forfeiture of a Golf vehicle allegedly used to transport 15 AK-103 rifles from Niger Republic into Nigeria, alongside the weapons recovered during investigations.
The convictions have triggered fresh reactions from major groups. The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria (PFN) rejected any move to grant amnesty to repentant terrorists, insisting that suspects should first face full prosecution before discussions about forgiveness or reintegration.
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