By Abdullahi Mukhtar Algasgain
iA General Court Martial (GCM) in Enugu has sentenced Private Adamu Mohammed to death by hanging for the murder of his girlfriend, Hauwa Ali, while Private Abubakar Yusuf received a 10-year jail term for robbery.
The court, convened by the 82 Division of the Nigerian Army, found Mohammed guilty under Section 106(a) of the Armed Forces Act.
Despite pleas for leniency, the panel upheld the death penalty, citing the need for justice.
Yusuf was convicted of robbing a mall in Enugu under Section 107(1)(b) of the same law. The court could not impose the maximum penalty due to a lack of unanimity, leading to a 10-year sentence instead. Both rulings await confirmation by higher authorities. The Army reaffirmed its commitment to discipline and justice, stating that misconduct by personnel would always be met with strict legal action.