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The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Muhammad Sani, an associate of a suspected notorious bandit and alleged arms supplier, Danranmi, to 20 years’ imprisonment for concealing information that could have assisted security agencies in tracking and arresting the suspect.

Justice Emeka Nwite delivered the judgment on Monday, convicting Sani on two counts of withholding intelligence relating to terrorism activities after finding that the prosecution proved its case beyond reasonable doubt.

Sani was prosecuted by the Department of State Services (DSS) on a four-count charge bordering on terrorism-related offences. The charges stemmed from allegations that he deliberately concealed information about the activities and whereabouts of Danranmi, despite allegedly being aware of his involvement in supplying arms and ammunition to kidnappers and bandit groups operating in parts of the country.

The court sentenced Sani to 20 years’ imprisonment on each of the first and second counts without the option of a fine. However, Justice Nwite ordered that both prison terms should run concurrently, meaning the convict will serve a total of 20 years rather than 40 years.

The judge further ruled that the sentence would take effect from January 11, 2023, the date Sani was arrested and remanded in custody.

According to the prosecution, Sani failed to disclose information that could have aided law enforcement agencies in apprehending Danranmi, who is alleged to be a major supplier of weapons to criminal groups responsible for kidnappings and banditry across several parts of Nigeria.

The DSS argued that Sani’s actions hampered efforts by security agencies to dismantle criminal networks linked to terrorism and violent crimes.

The offences were prosecuted under the provisions of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022. Specifically, the prosecution said Sani’s conduct contravened Section 26(1) of the Act, while the prescribed punishment falls under Section 16(1)(b).

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Although the DSS filed four counts against the defendant, the court convicted him on two of the charges after reviewing the evidence presented during the trial.

The judgment underscores the judiciary’s continued support for efforts to combat terrorism, banditry and kidnapping by enforcing penalties against individuals found to have aided criminal networks through the concealment of information.

Security experts have repeatedly stressed that timely intelligence from members of the public remains critical to disrupting terrorist and bandit operations, particularly in regions affected by violent attacks and mass abductions. The conviction is expected to reinforce the legal consequences of withholding information that could prevent terrorism-related crimes or facilitate the arrest of suspected offenders.

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