Mother of terrorist, Halima Abdullahi arrested by DSS, jailed 40 years for refusal to report son for arrest

Justice Hawa Joseph Yilwa of the Federal High Court successful Abuja has sentenced Halima Abdullahi to 40 years’ imprisonment for failing to study the coercion activities of her son, Battujo, to the national authorities and for aiding and abetting him successful the crime.

Mrs. Abdullahi, of Dungun Mu’aza successful Sabuwa Local Government Area of Katsina State, connected Friday, during her arraignment, admitted guilt to aiding and abetting the activities of Battujo, a bandit kingpin, by passing accusation to him done telephone conversations, contrary to and punishable nether Section 26 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

She was recovered blameworthy by the justice and subsequently sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment.

In different count, the bandit’s parent bagged 20 years for concealing accusation astir the activities of her son, Battujo, a suspected bandit kingpin. The national authorities argued that the accusation would person been of worldly assistance successful securing his apprehension by information agencies.

She admitted guilt to the offence, which is contrary to and punishable nether Section 16 of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022.

During the aforesaid associated arraignment, Mrs. Safiya Salihu, a humor sister of the bandit, was besides jailed for 40 years aft admitting guilt to the 2 charges brought against her by the national government.

However, pursuing a passionate plea by their lawyer, D...