A Nigerian court has sentenced three soldiers to life imprisonment after they were found guilty of selling military weapons to criminals.

The soldiers were accused of supplying arms meant for national security to armed groups, an act that has fueled insecurity in the country. After a lengthy trial, the court ruled that their actions amounted to betrayal of public trust and a serious threat to national safety.

The presiding judge stressed that the sentence would serve as a deterrent to others in the armed forces who may be tempted to engage in such illegal activities.

The case has sparked public debate on the need for stronger monitoring within the military to prevent further cases of weapons diversion.