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A 33-year-old man, Adamu Babangida, on Monday pleaded guilty to charges of aiding and abetting terrorism before Justice Nkeonye Maha at the Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan.
Babangida, who has been in custody for over three years, admitted guilt following the amendment of his charge sheet from seven counts down to three counts. He had been facing trial since March 2024.
Following his plea, Justice Maha adjourned the case to January 18 for the formal presentation of facts and further proceedings.
Outlining the background of the case, the prosecuting counsel, Mrs. Aderonke Imama, told the court that military operatives apprehended Babangida during a routine stop-and-check operation in Akure.
According to the prosecution:
Operatives intercepted a Toyota bus marked ARS76XA, driven by the defendant, which contained 20.76 MN special live ammunition alongside other sophisticated weaponry.
The prosecution stated the arms cache was being transported to equip active terrorist groups.
Babangida is a resident of the NNPC area in Jalingo, Taraba State.
The prosecutor noted that Babangida’s actions violated Sections 26(A), 4(B), 41(A), and 43(1A) of the Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act 2022.
The court will review the full summary of evidence on January 18 ahead of conviction and sentencing.
