This appeal is against the decision of the Court of Appeal, Abuja Division. The appellant was charged along with one Saheed Oluremi Adewumi on a six-count charge of offences relating to acts of terrorism under the Terrorism (Prevention) Act, 2011, as amended (hereinafter referred to as the Terrorism Act) at the Federal High Court, Abuja. While he was charged in all six counts, his co-accused was charged in counts 5 and 6 only. They both pleaded not guilty. The prosecution called 8 witnesses and tendered exhibits marked B, B1, C, C1, D, E, F - F14, G - G6 and H1. The appellant testified in his own defence and did not call any other witness. At the conclusion of the trial the appellant was found guilty and convicted on all six counts. He was sentenced to five years imprisonment on each count, which sentences were to run concurrently. The 2nd accused was found guilty on counts 5 and 6. He was convicted and sentenced to five years imprisonment on each count. The sentences were also to run concurrently. The appellant was dissatisfied with his conviction and sentence and appealed to the Court of Appeal. In a considered judgment delivered on 15th April 2019, the appeal was dismissed and the judgment of the trial Court was affirmed. The appellant, still dissatisfied, further appealed to the Supreme Court.

KUDIRAT MOTONMORI OLATOKUNBO KEKERE-EKUN, J.S.C. (Delivering the Leading Judgment)

In conclusion, the Supreme Court dismissed the appeal.

M.I. HANAFI, ESQ . with him D.T. NWACHUKWU ESQ., O.A. OMOLADE ESQ. and M.A. YUSSUF ESQ. For Appellant(s) CHIOMA ONNEGBU, ESQ. with him CHINWE OBASI ESQ., (PSC) AND ANIEKAN O. EKONG (PSC) For Respondent(s)

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