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A Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced Boko Haram member Alkali Yarima, also known as La’ari, to death by hanging for his involvement in the 2015 terrorist attacks on Maiduguri, the capital of Borno State.
Justice James Omotosho delivered the judgment on Friday, convicting Yarima on a seven‑count terrorism charge filed by the Federal Government.
The death penalty was imposed on the count that covered his participation in the 2015 Maiduguri attack. Justice Omotosho also handed down a life sentence on count six, where Yarima was found guilty of receiving arms and weapons training in preparation for terrorist acts.
In addition, the court sentenced Yarima to 35 years’ imprisonment on count one, 30 years on count five, and 10 years each on counts two, three and four.
The News Agency of Nigeria reports that the Federal Government arraigned Yarima in the case marked FHC/KNJ/CR/971/2026. The seven‑count charge was filed on 29 May by the Director of Public Prosecutions of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN.
According to the prosecution, Yarima, a resident of Lawanti Area in Mafa Local Government Area of Borno State, was a member of the proscribed Boko Haram terrorist group from 2009 to 2015 before his arrest.
The prosecution further alleged that he accepted the “Da’awah” of the late Boko Haram founder, Mohammed Yusuf, an offence punishable under Section 16(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act, 2013.
On count six, the court found that Yarima had prepared for acts of terrorism by travelling to an Arab country where he received training in arms and weapon handling, contrary to Section 21 of the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act, 2013.
The death sentence resulted from his conviction on count seven, which accused him of participating in the 2015 attacks on Maiduguri, an offence punishable under Section 2(1) of the Terrorism (Prevention Amendment) Act, 2013.
The trial began in Kainji, Niger State, and was later concluded at the Federal High Court in Abuja.
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