Nigeria’s Federal High Court has sentenced a Boko Haram/ISWAP leader, Isma’il, to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty on all four terrorism-related charges brought by the Federal Government. The ruling, delivered by Justice Emeka Nwite, marks a major step in ongoing efforts to dismantle extremist networks responsible for years of violence in northern Nigeria.
According to court documents, Isma’il was linked to a series of deadly attacks and coordinated killings in Kano State. Prosecutors detailed his role in supporting and facilitating operations carried out by insurgents, contributing to the destabilisation of communities already weakened by years of extremist violence.
Justice Nwite ruled that the prosecution had presented overwhelming evidence establishing the defendant’s involvement in ISWAP activities. The conviction reinforces the government’s stance on intensifying legal action against high-ranking terror operatives.
The sentencing comes amid broader counterterrorism efforts, including intensified military operations and strengthened intelligence cooperation aimed at reducing the influence of Boko Haram and ISWAP across the region.
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