Ex-senatorial candidate jailed 10 years for selling petrol to Boko Haram

A 2015 senatorial campaigner successful Borno State, Babagana Habeeb, has been sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Abuja Federal High Court for selling petrol to Boko Haram terrorists.

The person was convicted connected Friday by Justice Peter Lifu connected a 1 number complaint of aiding and abetting coercion successful the state brought against him by the Federal Government.

Habeeb, a substance trader successful Maiduguri, superior of Borno State, had upon his arraignment connected the 1 number complaint admitted guilt of selling substance to the terrorists.

He nevertheless claimed that his substance presumption attendants whitethorn person been liable for the sales.

The person portion kneeling down successful the dock for astir 1 hr his proceedings lasted, pleaded passionately with Justice Peter Lifu to beryllium lenient with him.

He claimed to person 2 wives and six children and that helium had not been allowed to spot oregon pass with immoderate subordinate of his household since much than 10 years helium had been successful detention.

The Federal Government lawyer, Mr David Kaswe vehemently opposed the plea of the convict for leniency, adding that the l...