Court Sentences Terrorist Kingpin's Family to 40 Years

On Friday, the Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Safiya Salihu and Halima Abdullahi to 40 years in prison for their involvement in supporting terrorist activities linked to Kachallah Ibrahim Battujo, a known terrorist kingpin. Justice Hauwa Yilwa presided over the case, where both women pleaded guilty to charges filed by the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation.

The court found them guilty on several counts, including aiding and abetting Battujo's activities and concealing information regarding his actions. Battujo was implicated in the killing of Nigerian security forces on June 10, 2026, during a failed mass abduction attempt near Iluk, Kabba Bunu Local Government Area in Kogi State.

The court discharged one count related to receiving funds from Battujo, amounting to N490,300, following an application from the Director of Public Prosecution. Although the charges carried a potential 20-year prison term, Justice Yilwa ordered the sentences to run concurrently and mandated rehabilitation upon completion of their jail terms.