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
By Moses Okorie
Justice Emeka Nwite of the Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday sentenced one Muhammad Sani to 20 years imprisonment for supplying arms and ammunition to kidnappers and bandits.
Sani who is said to be an associate of a notorious bandit, Danranmi, was arrested and prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS), for concealing information that could have led to the arrest of Danranmi.
DSS preferred a four-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences against Sani.
It said 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.
Justice Nwite, ordered that the sentencing must run concurrently beginning from Jan. 11, 2023, the date of his arrest.