A Nigerian soldier Private Lukman Musa, serving with the 3 Division of the Nigerian Army in Jos, Plateau State, has been sentenced to death by hanging by a General Court Martial sitting at Maxwell Khobe Cantonment.
The soldier was convicted for the murder of a Keke (tricycle) rider, Abdulrahman Isa, in Azere town, Bauchi State.
The court presided over by Brigadier General Liafis Bello, President of the 3 Division Nigerian Army General Court Martial delivered the judgement on Thursday, September 18, 2025 following his trial for murder, culpable homicide and unlawful possession of ammunition.
