Mother, Sister of Late Terrorism Kingpin, Battujo Get Landmark 40 Years Jail Terms

Thisdaylive | 20-06-2026 05:35pm |

A Nigerian court has sentenced the mother and sister of the late terrorism kingpin, Battujo, to 40 years in prison each for their involvement in his criminal activities. This ruling comes amid ongoing military efforts, where troops successfully repelled an attack by the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) and inflicted significant losses on the insurgents during a counter-offensive in Buratai. In a related development, Vice President Kashim Shettima visited the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) to discuss a comprehensive security overhaul following a recent deadly attack.

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