Two Borno Farmers Jailed for Aiding Boko Haram Members

Two farmers from Borno State in Nigeria have been sentenced to prison for aiding Boko Haram terrorists in their villages since 2014.

Justice Nyako sentences two Borno farmers

Justice Binta Fatima Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja handed down sentences to Manle Modu and Bulama Modu Awaye, both residents of Borno State.

Manle Modu

Manle Modu, from Burari village in Bama Local Government Area, admitted to knowing about the presence of Boko Haram terrorists in his village since 2014.

However, he pleaded guilty to not reporting the terrorists to the Federal Government due to fear of retaliation.

Bulama Modu Awaye

Bulama Modu Awaye, from Maitari village in Borno State, was charged with being a member of Boko Haram and providing support to the group by rearing cattle for them.

Awaye was arrested in 2016 and has been in detention since then.

Federal Government takes action against Borno farmers

• Justice Binta Fatima Nyako sentenced Manle Modu to 11 years in prison for failing to report the presence of Boko Haram terrorists in his village since 2014.
• Bulama Modu Awaye, also sentenced to 11 years in prison, was a member of Boko Haram and provided support to the group by rearing cattle for them.

The sentences are the latest in a series of actions taken by the Nigerian government against individuals accused of aiding the terrorist group Boko Haram.

Borno farmers sentenced for aiding Boko Haram

• Justice Binta Fatima Nyako sentenced Manle Modu to 11 years in prison for failing to report the presence of Boko Haram terrorists in his village since 2014.
• Bulama Modu Awaye, also sentenced to 11 years in prison, was a member of Boko Haram and provided support to the group by rearing cattle for them.

The sentences handed down by Justice Binta Fatima Nyako are part of the government's ongoing efforts to combat terrorism in Nigeria.

<small>Source: Daily Post Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>