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Court-Martial sentences 54 Soldiers to Death by Firing Squad

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Fifty-four soldiers have been sentenced to death by firing squad on Wednesday by a Military Court-Martial sitting in Abuja.

A competent source within the military high command, who confirmed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said five other soldiers were discharged and acquitted.

The soldier were accused of mutiny, assault, cowardice and refusing to fight Boko-Haram in the North-Eastern part of the country.

NAN reports that in September 12 soldiers were sentenced to death by firing squad for mutiny and attempted murder of their commanding officer in Maiduguri.

The sentences are, however, subject to confirmation by the appropriate superior authority.

However, no official statement had been issued on their conviction.

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The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) was established by the Federal Government of Nigeria in May 1976 to gather and distribute news on Nigeria and cover events of interest to Nigeria at the international level for the benefit of the Nigerian Media and the Public.

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