Court to Deliver Judgment in Alleged Terrorism Financing Case Against Tukur Mamu

Author: vanguardngr.comPublished on: November 2, 2026Country: Nigeria
Crime & Law
Court to Deliver Judgment in Alleged Terrorism Financing Case Against Tukur Mamu

The Federal High Court in Abuja will deliver judgment on Jan. 27, 2027, in the Federal Government’s case against Tukur Mamu, who faces charges including terrorism financing following the 2022 Abuja-Kaduna train attack. Lawyers for both sides, Johnson Usman and David Kaswe, presented their final arguments, with the defence urging the court to acquit Mamu. The defence questioned evidence concerning the licence for a rifle allegedly found at Mamu’s home, while the prosecution said the rifle and licence had been tendered in court. The charges were expanded to include unlawful firearm possession and money laundering.

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