A Chief Magistrate Court 2 in Yola, Adamawa State, has sentenced two members of the Shila Boys gang to five years in prison each.
The court handed down the sentences without an option of a fine.
The case is part of ongoing efforts by authorities to tackle crime linked to Shila Boys in Adamawa State.
Court Sentences Two Defendants
The two defendants appeared before the court in Yola over criminal offences linked to the group.
After hearing the case, the court sentenced each defendant to five years in prison.
The court also ruled that they must serve their sentences because it did not provide an option of a fine.
The judgment adds to other cases involving suspected members of Shila Boys in Adamawa.
What Are Shila Boys?
Shila Boys is a name often used in Adamawa State for groups of youths linked to street crime.
Authorities have linked some members of the groups to offences such as robbery, theft, assault and extortion.
However, each person accused of a crime must face the facts and evidence presented in court.
The latest case ended with the court finding the two defendants guilty and imposing five-year prison terms.
Adamawa Steps Up Fight Against Crime
Security agencies have continued efforts to reduce crime in Yola and other parts of Adamawa State.
Police and other authorities have arrested people suspected of taking part in criminal activities.
Meanwhile, courts continue to hear cases brought against those accused of offences.
The latest judgment shows how arrests, investigations and court proceedings can lead to criminal convictions when the evidence supports the charges.
Five-Year Prison Terms
The two defendants will each serve five years in prison.
The court did not allow them to replace the prison terms with a fine.
The judgment is another development in the fight against gang-related crime in Adamawa State.
Authorities are expected to continue their efforts to improve security across Yola and other communities in the state.