Two Boko Haram Supporters Bag Life Imprisonment

The High Court in Abuja has sentenced two men to life imprisonment each for supporting the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group.

The sentences were handed down during the Nigerian Government’s latest mass trial of suspected terrorists, which began on Thursday across several courtrooms.

Justice Salim Ibrahim also sentenced Abba Mustapha and 41-year-old Bukar Ibrahim to an additional 20 years in prison each for concealing information. The two men, who are from Borno State, pleaded guilty to providing logistical support to Boko Haram and concealing information about the group. The Department of State Services (DSS) arrested them.

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Other judges handling the proceedings include Justices James Omotosho, Binta Nyako, Emeka Nwite, Obiora Egwuatu, Hauwa Yilwa, Joyce Abdulmalik and Peter Lifu. At least 34 defendants were listed for proceedings before Justice Ibrahim, while 25 were listed before Justice Lifu.

The mass trials form part of the Nigerian Government’s efforts to prosecute terrorism suspects and other people accused of serious crimes against the state. In July 2024, the government announced the resumption of mass trials involving more than 300 terrorism suspects. It said the process aimed to promote social justice through a transparent judicial system.

The High Court is handling the trials, with support from the Complex Casework Group of the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation and other stakeholders. The National Counter Terrorism Centre, under the Office of the National Security Adviser, coordinates the process. In April 2026, the High Court in Abuja convicted 386 terrorism suspects after four days of mass trials.

Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said 508 defendants had been arraigned before 10 courts. He added that eight defendants were discharged, while two were acquitted. The convicted suspects received different prison terms, ranging from five years to life imprisonment, depending on the charges against them.

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