PFN, Christian lawyers urge caution over Borno woman’s conviction
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Reported by Olufemi Adediran
Fri, 30 Oct 2026, 23:07
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File photo: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria have urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to exercise restraint in their reactions to the conviction of a Christian woman, Mrs Lami Samuel Dawa, who was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment by a court in Borno State. On his part, the Chairman of the Maiduguri Branch of the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria, Ephraim Yidawi, appealed to Christians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified accounts of the proceedings.
Context & Background
✦Kumdila of the Borno State High Court sentenced Dawa under Section 210 of the state’s Penal Code.
Key Figures & Named Entities
Saturday:Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, the National Secretary of the PFN, Bishop David Bakare, said the fellowship had been informed about the case, but noted that information in the public domain did not accurately represent the circumstances.2026:In the judgment dated May 5, 2026, and sighted by Saturday PUNCH, Dawa was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for depriving a parent of the lawful custody of his child.
Outlook & Next Steps
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Key Takeaways
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✦File photo: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria have urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to exercise restraint in their reactions to the conviction of a Christian woman, Mrs Lami Samuel Dawa, who was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment by a court in Borno State.
✦On his part, the Chairman of the Maiduguri Branch of the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria, Ephraim Yidawi, appealed to Christians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified accounts of the proceedings.
✦Kumdila of the Borno State High Court sentenced Dawa under Section 210 of the state’s Penal Code.
Key Facts:Saturday: Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, the National Secretary of the PFN, Bishop David Bakare, said the fellowship had been informed about the case, but noted that information in the public domain did not accurately represent the circumstances.2026: In the judgment dated May 5, 2026, and sighted by Saturday PUNCH, Dawa was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment for depriving a parent of the lawful custody of his child.
Editorial Excerpt
The PFN and Christian lawyers urge caution over the 14-year conviction of a Borno woman, Lami Dawa, for allegedly preaching to a Muslim girl.
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What is the latest development regarding Maiduguri?
File photo: Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria The Pentecostal Fellowship of Nigeria and the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria have urged Nigerians, particularly Christians, to exercise restraint in their reactions to the conviction of a Christian woman, Mrs Lami Samuel Dawa, who was sentenced to 14 years’ imprisonment by a court in Borno State.
Who are the key organizations or public figures mentioned?
On his part, the Chairman of the Maiduguri Branch of the Christian Lawyers Fellowship of Nigeria, Ephraim Yidawi, appealed to Christians to remain calm and avoid spreading unverified accounts of the proceedings.
What timeline or key figures were confirmed?
Speaking with Saturday PUNCH, the National Secretary of the PFN, Bishop David Bakare, said the fellowship had been informed about the case, but noted that information in the public domain did not accurately represent the circumstances.
