Hamatu Modu, a significant food supplier to Boko Haram militants in Borno State, was sentenced to 40 years in jail by Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja for his involvement in terrorism-related operations.
The Federal Government used the offices of the Attorney General of the Federation and the Minister of Justice to prosecute Modu.
The offender was charged with four counts after openly admitting to providing food and information to the terrorist organization.
When the accusations were read to him, he entered a guilty plea to each one.
According to reports, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), the Federation’s Director of Public case, oversaw the case.
In his ruling, Justice Nyako condemned Modu to ten years in jail for each of the four offenses.
But once the defense attorney entered a plea, the court mandated that the sentences be served concurrently, so lowering the overall term to ten years.
In a related event, Isah Ali, another food supplier, was found guilty by the court of similar offenses connected to terrorist activities in Borno State.
Ali admitted to the crime and was given a 10-year prison sentence.
The court decided that his jail sentence would start on the day of his arrest, which was three years ago.
After serving their sentences, Justice Nyako also ordered that both prisoners participate in rehabilitation and deradicalization programs.
Additionally, the court mandated that the Federal Ministry of Interior choose the prisons where the offenders will serve their sentences.
