Court sentences notorious bandit’s ally to 20 years’ imprisonment
The Federal High Court, Abuja Division, on Monday sentenced Muhammad Sani, an associate of Danranmi—a notorious bandit who supplies arms and ammunition to kidnappers and bandits—to 20 years’ imprisonment.
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a judgement, convicted Mr Sani, who was arrested and prosecuted by the State Security Service, for concealing information that could have led to Danranmi’s arrest.
The judge committed him to a 20-year jail term for each of counts one and two, without an option of a fine.
The judge ordered that the sentencing must run concurrently, beginning from January 11, 2023, the date of his arrest.
The SSS preferred a four-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences against Sani.
The offence is contrary to Section 26(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022 and punishable under Section 16(1)(b)of the same Act.
(NAN)
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