A 55-year-old farmer from Borno State is now facing 15 years behind bars, convicted for concealing information about Boko Haram activities in his community. He was among three people sentenced following a mass trial centered on links to the militant group.
The case is a reminder that the ripple effects of Boko Haram's presence reach far beyond armed actors, pulling in ordinary civilians whose silence, whether out of fear or complicity, carries serious legal consequences under Nigerian law.
With mass trials continuing across the Northeast, the question of how courts balance justice, due process, and the realities of living under insurgent pressure remains very much open.
Originally published by Premium Times.