Sentences with phrase «illegal possession of firearms»

The law expanded the definition of prohibited assault weapons — which is the part that has most irked sheriffs — as well as raised the penalties for illegal possession of firearms, required mental health checks, and limited the public's access to records of those who have gun permits.

The former NSA was first charged on Monday August 24, 2015 on a one count charge of illegal possession of firearms but was immediately granted bail on self recognition with Justice Ademola ordering the DSS to submit his seized passport to the court registrar.

Nwuche is perfectly aware of the outcome of the Commission's investigation as it affects him and it will serve his interest to direct his energy to dealing with the other issue of alleged illegal possession of firearms currently being investigated by the Nigeria Police.

The former NSA has been slammed a four - count charge of money laundering and illegal possession of firearms by the Department of State Services (DSS).

Dasuki is standing trial on a five count charge bothering on illegal possession of firearms and possession of amounts of local and foreign currency in his residence contrary to Money Laundering Act.

As reported by the Associated Press, the 23 - year - old has also been charged with assault, robbery, illegal detention and illegal possession of firearms after testifying in court on Thursday in Lliria, Spain.

Suswam has been in detention since February 27, 2017, following his arrest by the DSS over his alleged involvement in illegal possession of firearms.

Adegboruwa added, «If and when a person is caught with a weapon in the course of grazing, that is already dealt with under the Criminal Code of Nigeria as illegal possession of firearms and so, that has already covered the field.

The alleged offences also included illegal possession of firearms contrary to Section three of the Robbery and Firearms (Special Provision) Act CAP R11 2004.

Justice Onibokun upheld the submission of the Attorney General of the state and consequently sentenced the accused persons to seven years in prison for conspiracy, 10 years for kidnapping, seven years for stealing and 10 years for illegal possession of firearms.

Sambo Dasuki, who had pleaded not guilty to previous charges of alleged illegal possession of firearms and money - laundering preferred against him by DSS had earlier been granted bail by a Federal High Court to enable him seek medical attention.

The erstwhile NSA was first charged on Monday August 24, 2015 on a one count charge of illegal possession of firearms.

And for good measure, illegal possession of a firearm by a felon — three years.

Melaye who came in a hospital stretcher was brought to the court on a six count charge that bordered on illegal possession of firearm, criminal conspiracy and illegal transfer of firearms, among others.

The 23 - year - old Semedo also faces charges of assault, illegal detention and illegal possession of firearms.

One of the members was later arrested and detained by Department State Service for money - laundering and illegal possession of firearms.

Andrew «Gino» Newton was convicted for the illegal possession of a firearm and an intent to endanger life.

Sambo Dasuki, former national security adviser (NSA), Wednesday failed to appear at the federal high court, Abuja, where his trial for money laundering and illegal possession of firearms was scheduled to go on.

The court presided over by Justice Adedotun Onibokun on Wednesday, convicted Madu and Ndubisi on kidnapping, stealing, illegal possession of firearms and conspiracy.

The former NSA was first charged on Monday August 24, 2015 on a one count charge of illegal possession of firearms.

This is very important in a penal statute that has statutory custodial sentences on conviction for the illegal possession of some firearms.

The embattled former National Security Adviser is standing trial on a five - count charge of money laundering and illegal possession of firearms.

A Lokoja Chief Magistrates» Court has ordered the remand of a suspected Boko Haram member, Mustapha Adinoyi, over alleged involvement in terrorist activities and illegal possession of firearms.

Dasuki had, yesterday, Wednesday failed to appear before Justice Adeniyi Ademola the federal high court, Abuja, where his trial for money laundering and illegal possession of firearms was scheduled to hold.

The accused were re-arraigned before Justice Binta Nyako on amended 11 counts, comprising terrorism, treasonable felony, managing an unlawful society, publication of defamatory matter, illegal possession of firearms and improper importation of goods.

The Ogun state police on Tuesday, paraded 55 suspected criminals arrested for different crimes ranging from armed robbery, kidnapping, murder, cultism to illegal possession of firearms...

The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the mandatory minimum sentences in place for illegal possession of a firearm are unconstitutional.