Sumaiya Abubakar, a resident of Shuwari village in Kukawa Local Government Area of Borno, pleaded guilty on Tuesday before Justice Salim Ibrahim of the [Federal High Court](https://federalhighcourt.gov.ng) in Abuja to providing logistical support to members of the [Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Islamic_State_West_Africa_Province) in Nasarawa State.
**What charges were brought against her?**
The Federal Government, through Director of Public Prosecutions Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, filed a terrorism‑related charge (case number FHC/ABJ/CR/418/2026) accusing Sumaiya of two offences. She denied the first count but admitted the second, which alleged that she knowingly assisted ISWAP fighters by storing weapons and ammunition in the Shinge area of Lafiya LGA, Nasarawa, sometime in 2024.
**Which law governs the offence?**
The prosecution cited Section 13 of the [Terrorism (Prevention and Prohibition) Act, 2022](https://www.lawyard.ng/terrorism-prevention-and- prohibition-act-2022/), stating that the act of supporting a terrorist organization is punishable under Nigerian law.
**How did the court proceedings unfold?**
M.A. Oladunjoye, representing the Federal Government, informed the bench that the matter was slated for Sumaiya’s arraignment. Defence counsel E.G. Itodo raised no objection. When the counts were read, Sumaiya pleaded not guilty to count one and guilty to count two. Oladunjoye then moved for conviction on the admitted count and requested the withdrawal of the contested count. The judge granted the withdrawal and struck out count one.
**What was the judge’s ruling?**
Justice Ibrahim noted that the prosecution must reassess the factual matrix before any conviction is entered. Consequently, he adjourned the case to 14 October for a factual review of the guilty plea. He also ordered that Sumaiya be remanded in the custody of the [Department of State Services (DSS)](https://dss.gov.ng) pending the next hearing.