Justice Binta Fatimah Nyako of the Federal High Court in Abuja has sentenced a father of 11 children and husband of two wives, Isa Isiaka, to 20 years imprisonment for deliberate refusal to lodge information on the activities of Boko Haram to the Federal Government.

Isiaka was jailed on Monday following his admission of guilt to terrorism charges instituted against him by the Attorney General of the Federation, AGF, and Minister of Justice.

Immediately after the charge was read, the accused person, without wasting the time of the court, admitted that he was guilty as charged.

AGF and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, SAN, who stood for the Federal Government, accused the convict of concealing information that would have led to immediate arrest of members of the proscribed Boko Haram sect.

The convict however urged the judge to be lenient with him on grounds of being a first offender and also for being a father to 11 children and husband to two wives.

In his judgment, Justice Binta Nyako rejected his plea as untenable and sentenced him to 20 years imprisonment without option of fine.

The Nigerian Army has announced that its forces, in collaboration with the Department of State Services, DSS, the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, and the Nigeria Immigration Service, NIS, have detained 46 suspected illegal immigrants in Ogun State.

In a statement issued by Major Idereghi Samuel Akari, Assistant Director of Army Public Relations for the 35 Artillery Brigade, it was reported that the operation, which began on June 11, 2026, resulted in the apprehension of the suspects at various sites within Ijebu Imushin, Ijebu Ilese, and nearby communities during a focused security initiative.

Preliminary investigations indicated that the individuals had reportedly been living in the state for around six months without valid immigration documentation.

“During questioning, the suspects asserted that they were merchants and workers associated with QNet, an online marketing platform engaged in the sale of diverse commodities,” the statement noted.

It further detailed that the arrested individuals included 18 nationals from Burkina Faso, 23 from Côte d’Ivoire, 4 from Togo, and 1 from Senegal, comprising 36 males and 10 females.

The statement confirmed that the suspects have been transferred to the Nigeria Immigration Service, Ogun State Command, for further investigation and appropriate administrative measures in line with existing laws.

Commenting on the operation, Brigadier General Friday Oguche Onu, Commander of the 35 Artillery Brigade, praised the troops and the cooperating security agencies for their professionalism and alertness. He also encouraged residents to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activities or individuals to the appropriate security authorities.

The army emphasized that this successful operation highlights its dedication, along with that of other security agencies, to addressing illegal migration, improving internal security, and protecting national interests.

Troops of Operation Fasan Yamma have rescued six kidnapped victims who escaped from captivity following sustained military pressure and air interdiction operations in Zamfara State.

This is contained in a military operational report made available to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) Abuja on Monday.

The report said the victims were intercepted by troops of 1 Brigade Combat Team 6 deployed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Gwashi in Bukuyyum Local Government Area.

It said the victims were rescued on Friday along the Gwashi-Bukuyyum road after fleeing from their captors.

It also said that the victims escaped after an air interdiction operation conducted by the Nigerian Air Force west of Bagega Forest.

According to the report, the rescued victims were identified as Muhammad Sani from Masama, Junaidu Muhammad from Gandun Malam, Abubakar Abdullahi and Abubakar Barau from Maibaka.

Others were Surajo Abubakar of Dogon Daji and Nasiru Hakilu of Adabka village, all from Bukuyyum Local Government Area of Zamfara.

The report said that the victims had spent several months in captivity before regaining their freedom.

It added that efforts were ongoing to reunite them with their respective families and provide necessary support.

The rescue came amid intensified military operations against terrorist groups operating in forests and remote communities across the North-West.

Military authorities reaffirmed their commitment to sustaining pressure on criminal elements until all kidnapped victims are rescued and communities secured.

NAN