Nigeria, June 12 -- The Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced five men to 25 years' imprisonment each for providing logistical and arms support to Boko Haram terrorists operating in Niger State, North-central Nigeria.

The convicts are Yusuf Muhammad (also known as Bature), Goni Ibrahim Bindi (also known as Goni Mutuwa), Sani Tukur (also known as Danladi), Mubarak Ibrahim, and Musa Alhaji Adamu (also known as Gado Banufe).

Judge Binta Nyako handed down the verdict on Thursday after the convicts pleaded guilty to four charges of terrorism, unlawful possession of firearms, and providing support to a terrorist organisation.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that the defendants were arraigned before the judge on Thursday.

Before deliverin...