Court Sentences Boko Haram Victim Ali Kolo to Nine Years

On Thursday, Justice Peter Lifu of the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Ali Kolo, a victim of Boko Haram, to nine years in prison for failing to disclose information about terrorist activities. Kolo, who was shot in the right leg during an insurgent attack in Borno State, was arraigned by the federal government on four counts, pleading guilty to a single charge of concealing information about terrorist activities.

Prosecutor David Kasw argued for a ten-year sentence, citing Kolo's guilty plea and confession. However, Kolo's defense, led by O.

Usman, argued that his failure to report was due to circumstances beyond his control. Justice Lifu acknowledged that Kolo had suffered enough and ruled that his continued detention would amount to double jeopardy.

The court ordered Kolo's immediate release, noting he had already spent ten years in custody and required medical attention for his injuries.