Metro
Court sentence nursing mother Halima Umar to 20 years in prison for arms trafficking
A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced Halima Haliru Umar to 20 years’ imprisonment after she was found guilty of unlawful possession of 302 rounds of AK-47 live ammunition and attempting to provide support for acts of terrorism.
The judgment was delivered by Justice Hauwa Yilwa following Umar’s guilty plea to two counts in a four-count charge filed by the Department of State Services (DSS), which arrested her in Plateau State.
Court records show that the convict pleaded guilty during her arraignment on March 11, admitting to counts three and four of the charge. The remaining counts were adjourned for further trial.
During sentencing, Justice Yilwa noted that Umar’s guilty plea amounted to an acceptance of the prosecution’s facts, as she presented no defence on the admitted counts.
The defence counsel, Hamza Dantani, appealed for leniency, describing the convict as a first-time offender and a remorseful nursing mother of a one-year-old child who was arrested alongside her. He urged the court to temper justice with mercy.
However, the prosecution counsel, Caliistus Eze, said there was no record of previous conviction against the defendant.
In her ruling, Justice Yilwa sentenced Umar to 20 years on count three and one year on count four.
The court adjourned proceedings until July 9 for the continuation of trial on counts one and two, to which the defendant pleaded not guilty.
Follow Us on Google Discover
‘Why can’t Nigerians buy petrol for N441-N872 per litre like, UAE, Angola Sudi Arabia, others’ – Atiku questions Tinubu
Former British PM Keir Starmer leaves parliament after 11 years
Tinubu’s effort to secure Trump’s support for re-election has failed – Atiku’s lobbying firm claim
Erin Piacenti, Bank of America VP killed in Times Square stabbing
Nollywood hit by another loss as Atinuke Kareem dies after prolonged cancer battle
2027: I will review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students – Atiku vows
Yuguda warns Nigerians against Atiku’s promise to restore fuel subsidy, says its a political bait
Strong GDP, Reserves don’t put food on Nigerians’ tables – APC Chairman
2027: APC chieftain resigns, rejects support for Tinubu, Bauchi Governorship candidate
Two Kwara lawmakers lose seats after dumping APC for PDP
Gabriel Jesus joins Barcelona from Arsenal until 2029
BREAKING: PDP Chieftain Daniel Osi Orbih passes away
Panic in Kwara as two-storey building collapses, traps eight
2027: Major Jack picked as Chinda’s running mate in Rivers
Super Eagles Coach Chelle picks two assistants for U-23 team
7 Ongoing recruitment opportunities Nigerians shouldn’t miss before deadline (How to apply)
2027: I will review NELFUND, offer debt forgiveness to Nigerian students – Atiku vows
Tinubu spends 261 Days abroad as Presidency’s travel spending hits N37.64bn
FBI files won’t decide 2027 election, Nigerians vote will – Tinubu’s lawyer Afolabi says
BREAKING: Ex-Bayelsa gov Timipre Sylva dumps APC, says party has lost its founding ideals
On LG Autonomy: I will send funds directly to LGs from Day 1 in office – Atiku vows
Three killed, many injured as suspected cultists invade Anambra
2027: APC chieftain resigns, rejects support for Tinubu, Bauchi Governorship candidate
Wike, Fubara meet for first time after governor gives up second-term bid
BREAKING: Lionel Messi retires from international football
Plateau Gov Mutfwang bans Hisbah activities, orders immediate crackdown
Chaos as Police teargas pensioners during protest at Lagos House
Alleged drug trafficking: Tinubu will be embarrassed at UNGA, won’t meet Trump – US Firrm
‘Nigeria is burning’ – Atiku criticises Tinubu over three-week Europe vacation
