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Kaduna: Developing: Woman sentenced to five years for illegal ammunition cache
Updated 12:51 WAT, · first published 26 Oct 2026, 13:41 WAT · 2 outlets reporting
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Developing: A High Court in Kaduna has sentenced Aisha Abubakar to five years in prison for possessing 500 live AK‑47 rounds, allegedly intended for bandits in neighbouring Katsina State. The court ruled the ammunition was unlawful and linked to criminal activity. Both Nigerian Tribune and The Sun confirm the conviction.
What we know
- A High Court in Kaduna convicted Aisha Abubakar
- She was found with 500 live AK‑47 ammunition rounds
- Sentenced to five years imprisonment
- Prosecution alleged the ammo was meant for bandits in Katsina State
Why it matters: The case highlights ongoing security challenges and the judiciary’s role in curbing illicit arms trafficking in northern Nigeria.
Sources
- Report by Nigerian Tribune – Nigerian Tribune,
- Report by The Sun – The Sun,
Updates
- – Developing story published – 2 outlets
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