Lengthy Sentence for Nigerian Militant Okah

A South African High Court has handed down a 24-year jail term to Nigerian militant leader Henry Okah for acts of terrorism committed in October 2010.

Prison rights activist Golden Miles Bhudu demonstrates outside the Johannesburg High Court, where Nigerian Henry Okah, found guilty of masterminding two car bomb blasts in Abuja, appeared for pre-sentencing proceedings.

State Security Services displaying vehicle and Military gears collected from Henry Okah's boys to newsmen in Abuja

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