Nigerian General Jailed Over Boko Haram Attack On Baga

A military court in Nigeria has sentenced a general to six months in jail for his involvement in one of the army's worst defeats by Boko Haram.

Gen Enitan Ransome-Kuti was convicted of failing in his duties when Islamist militants attacked the north-eastern town of Baga in January.
Scores of civilians were killed when Boko Haram overran the town and seized large quantities of weapons.

The general's lawyer told the BBC that he will appeal against the decision.
A separate accusation of cowardice was dropped.
The general comes from a celebrated Nigerian family. His uncle was the late Afrobreat legend Fela Kuti.

(BBC)