A Federal High Court in Katsina has sentenced Hauwa’u Mukhtar to death by hanging after finding her guilty of terrorism-related offences linked to the supply of ammunition to armed bandits operating in North-Western Nigeria in a judgment that underscored the expanding support networks sustaining criminal groups across the Region.
Mukhtar was convicted on a two-count charge of conspiracy to commit terrorism and aiding and abetting terrorist activities following her prosecution by the Department of State Services (DSS).
The Court heard that the convict was arrested by DSS operatives on September 16, 2023, at Jibia Motor Park in Katsina State while allegedly attempting to transport 438 rounds of 7.62mm ammunition to a suspected bandit leader, Ado, believed to be operating from the Dunburum Forest in Zamfara State.
Following her arrest, she was arraigned before the Federal High Court in Katsina in Suit No. KTH/65C/2023, where the prosecution presented evidence, witness testimonies and exhibits linking her to the alleged terrorist support operation.
Delivering judgment, A. B. Bawale held that the prosecution had proved its case beyond a reasonable doubt after reviewing the materials before the court and the submissions of counsel.
