Death sentences passed on 66 Nigerian soldiers for mutiny, other charges, reduced to 10 years imprisonment each
"It will be recalled that 71 soldiers
were arraigned on several charges in joint trials. The soldiers were
arraigned on several count charges that include Criminal Conspiracy,
Conspiracy to commit mutiny, Mutiny, Attempt to Commit an Offence
(Murder), Disobedience to Particular Orders, Insubordinate Behaviour and False Accusation, amongst others.
They were tried, discharged on some charges but found guilty and
convicted on other charges which included mutiny. Out of the number, 66
were found guilty on some of the count charges and sentenced to death,
while 5 were discharged and acquitted and 1 was given 28 days
Imprisonment with Hard Labour (IHL).
However, following series
of petitions, the Chief of Army Staff Lieutenant General Tukur Yusufu
Buratai, ordered a legal review of the cases. The directive was carried
out to examine the merit of each case. It was on the basis of the
review and recommendations that the Chief of Army Staff commuted the
death sentences of the 66 soldiers to 10 years jail term. The sentences
are to run concurrently.
The cases of other soldiers are being reviewed and will be made public once the appropriate reviews are completed.
Death sentences passed on 66 Nigerian soldiers for mutiny, other charges, reduced to 10 years imprisonment each
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