Court Sentences Arms Courier, Halima Umar To 20 Years In Prison

Leadership | 16-05-2026 07:57pm |

Justice Hauwa Yilwa of the Federal High Court in Abuja has imposed a 20-year prison sentence on Halima Haliru Umar after she was found guilty of unlawful possession of 302 rounds of live ammunition for an AK-47 and for attempting to provide support for acts of terrorism. The court's decision was based on evidence presented during the trial, which established her involvement in activities related to the illegal possession of firearms. The conviction underscores the judicial system's stance on addressing issues related to terrorism and illegal arms trafficking in Nigeria.

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