Busia: Man jailed for 30 years for collecting information to aid terror activities

Francis Muli 10th June, 2024 11:46 AM

A man in Busia has been jailed for 30 years after he was found guilty of collecting information to aid terror activities.

The convict, Jackson Kanoti alias Abdul Hakim, actively subscribed to social media platforms such as Telegram and Instagram, where he could receive live updates on terrorism attacks and terrorism-related activities around the world.

He was also found to have been a subscriber to terror links, namely ISIS Congo 1, Al-Shabaab, and other terror-affiliated networks.

“A Busia Law Court has convicted and sentenced Jackson Kanoti alias Abdul Hakim to 30 years imprisonment for the collection of information to aid terrorist activities contrary to Section 29 of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (POTA) and possession of articles connected to terrorism contrary to Section 30 of the same Act,” the office of the Directorate of Publis Prosecutions stated on Monday, June 10, 2024.

“The prosecution through Kibiwott Kiprono and Ms. Nina Opiyo adduced testimonial and digital evidence that demonstrated that the accused person actively subscribed to social media platforms such as Telegram and Instagram, where he could receive live updates on terrorism attacks and terrorism-related activities around the world. The evidence also revealed that the accused was a subscriber to terror links, namely ISIS Congo 1, Al-Shabaab, and other terror-affiliated networks.”

The convict was also found with incriminating materials that were utilized for radicalization and recruitment of youth into outlawed terrorist outfits.

Magistrate T.A. Madowo deemed the prosecution’s evidence credible, substantial and consistent, thereby eliminating any reasonable doubt regarding the accused person’s culpability.

“As the nation persists in its unwavering campaign to counter terrorist threats, this legal determination serves as an unequivocal notice that perpetrators of such egregious offences shall be held criminally culpable,” ODPP added.

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