Female gunrunner bags 20-year jail term for terrorism

Author: Emmanuel OkogbaPublished on: May 15, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Female gunrunner bags 20-year jail term for terrorism

The Federal High Court in Abuja sentenced Halima Haliru to 20 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to terrorism-related charges. She was arrested in July 2025 in Plateau State with 302 rounds of ammunition. The judge emphasized the seriousness of the offense, stating that terrorism threatens the peaceful coexistence of citizens. Haliru will be transferred to a rehabilitation facility after her sentence.

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