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The lawmaker representing Kaduna North Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Mohammed Bello El-Rufai, has raised concerns about the varying punishments given to convicted terrorists.
During a plenary session on Thursday at the Green Chamber, the lawmaker highlighted a recent case where a terrorist received a 20-year prison sentence, while the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, was sentenced to life imprisonment.
As reported by DAILY POST, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Hussaini Ismaila, a leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province, to 20 years in prison earlier this month for offenses related to terrorism. Just a few days after this ruling, the IPOB leader was handed a life sentence for similar terrorism-related crimes.
Commenting on the situation, El-Rufai questioned whether justice is applied uniformly across the nation. He stated, “There was a conviction of a terrorist, a member of Boko Haram. He was sentenced to 20 years by the High Court, and he was a Boko Haram terrorist, while Mazi Nnamdi Kanu was convicted, I believe last week, and received a life sentence.”
“I find it perplexing that one terrorist receives 20 years while another is given a life sentence. It raises the concern that justice is not being served equally.”
Frequently Asked Questions
Why are there different punishments for convicted terrorists?
Different punishments may arise from the circumstances of each case, the severity of the crimes, and the judicial discretion exercised by the courts.
What was the recent case involving Hussaini Ismaila?
Hussaini Ismaila, a leader of the Islamic State West Africa Province, was sentenced to 20 years in prison for terrorism-related offenses by the Federal High Court in Abuja.
What was Mazi Nnamdi Kanu convicted of?
Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, the leader of the Indigenous People of Biafra, was convicted for terrorism-related crimes and received a life sentence.
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