33-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty to Aiding Terrorism in Ibadan Court

 

By Atlantic Reports

A 33-year-old man, Adamu Babangida, has pleaded guilty to three amended charges of aiding and abetting terrorism before the Federal High Court in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Babangida entered the plea on Monday, November 9, 2026, before Justice Nkeonye Maha, after the prosecution amended the original seven-count charge to three counts.

The defendant, who has been in custody for more than three years, is expected to return to court on January 18, 2027, for the presentation of facts.

Prosecution outlines circumstances of arrest

Earlier, prosecuting counsel, Aderonke Imama, told the court that Babangida was arrested in January 2023 during a military stop-and-search operation in Akure, Ondo State.

According to the prosecution, he was allegedly conveying 20.76 MN special live ammunition and other sophisticated weapons in a Toyota bus with registration number ARS76XA.

Imama alleged that the ammunition and weapons were intended to equip terrorists.

She identified Babangida as a resident of the NNPC area of Jalingo, Taraba State, at the time of the alleged offence.

Case adjourned for presentation of facts

The prosecution said the charges were brought under Sections 26(A), 4(B), 41(A) and 43(1A) of the Terrorism Prevention and Prohibition Act, 2022.

Following Babangida’s guilty plea to the amended charges, Justice Maha adjourned the case until January 18, 2027, for the presentation of facts.

The next hearing is expected to provide further details of the prosecution’s case and the circumstances surrounding the offences.

The case highlights the role of the courts in prosecuting individuals accused of facilitating terrorism through the transportation or supply of weapons and ammunition.

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