News reports have
revealed that a High Court sitting in Asaba, Delta State has reportedly
sentenced two Fulani herdsmen to jail for illegal possession of firearms.
The sentencing had
been handed down during the court hearing held on Monday, May 16, 2016 to the
herdsmen identified as Hassan Abidu and Yakubu Salem.
The suspects are now
reportedly facing 20 years in prison with hard labour following allegations of
being a oart of an armed squad known for terrorizing the indigenes of Ibusa
community in Delta State.
The herdsmen were
reportedly arrested on February 23, 2015 after a distress call had been made
revealing that a suspected group of Fulani boys had been seen at Power line,
Ibusa, equipped with firearms and dangerous weapons.
The suspects had
reportedly been prosecuted on a two count charge of unlawful possession of
firearms which had been tendered against them by the Attorney-General of the
state, punishable under Section 3(1) of the Robbery and Firearms (Special
Provision) Act Cap R.II, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria,2010.
The pair bagged 10
years sentences respectively with hard labour and no option of fine.
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