By Palang Paul
A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Muhammad Sani to 20 years’ imprisonment for concealing information about a notorious bandit, Danranmi.
Justice James Omotosho Nwite delivered the judgment in Abuja after Sani was convicted on two counts of terrorism-related offences.
The Department of State Services, DSS, disclosed the conviction in a statement, saying Sani is from Nabi Village in Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State.
According to the DSS, Sani conspired with Danranmi, who remains at large, to conceal information about his alleged involvement in banditry and illegal arms supply.
Prosecutors told the court that Danranmi allegedly supplied arms and ammunition to kidnappers and bandits operating in Niger State and surrounding areas.
The charges further stated that Sani received N580,000 to purchase 150 rounds of ammunition for Danranmi.
Sani was convicted on Counts One and Two of the four-count charge brought against him.
Justice Nwite sentenced him to 20 years’ imprisonment without an option of fine, with the jail term taking effect from January 11, 2023, the date of his arrest.
The court ordered Sani to serve his sentence at the Kuje Correctional Centre in Abuja.
The DSS said the conviction forms part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to prosecute individuals accused of enabling banditry and terrorism financing by withholding critical intelligence.
“The conviction is part of ongoing efforts by security agencies to prosecute those who enable banditry and terrorism financing by withholding useful intelligence around the country,” the statement said.
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