Topic: MEND not Boko Haram will Destroy Nigeria Over Henry Okah's Sentence  (Read 1772 times)

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Movement for the Emancipation of the Niger Delta (MEND), largest militant groups in the Niger Delta region, has threatened to unleash mayhem over the sentencing, yesterday of Henry Okah, leader of the militant group to 24-year jail term by a South African court.

Comrade Azizi in a statement warned that hell would be let loose if the verdict is allowed to stand.
 
“Boko Haram has killed more innocent Nigerians than any other militant group in the country and yet their spokesperson was handed a three-year sentence. This is the height of injustice to our region and people which will be resisted by all means necessary.

“Consultations are ongoing with some stakeholders and elders of the region while our position will be made known thereafter, the gate of hell has just been let loose.” the group said.

Okah, accused of masterminding the October 1, 2010 Abuja twin bombing was sentenced to  24 years in prison by Justice Neels Claaseen of the South Gauteng High Court, South Africa after finding him guilty.

Okah was found guilty in January for the October 2010 bombing in Nigeria's capital, Abuja, that killed at least 12 people and wounded three dozen during a celebration to mark the country's 50 years of independence.

The South African Press Association reported that Judge Neels Claassen of the High Court in Johannesburg announced Okah's jail sentence, which includes 12 years in prison for each bombing and 13 years for threats made to the South African government after his October 2010 arrest.

The 13 years will be served concurrently with the 24 years. - NCW

 

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