President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari To Decide Fate Of Soldiers On Death Row

President-elect, Muhammadu Buhari is to determine the fate of the 72 soldiers sentenced to death for mutiny when he assumes office, according to the Nation. Most of the low- ranking soldiers were condemned to death by firing squad for refusing to fight against Boko Haram insurgents.
The others were convicted for either inciting their colleagues to mutiny or protesting alleged non-payment of salaries, allowances and lack of equipment to repel the insurgents. The 72 are those found guilty from the over 300 arrested and charged by the military authorities.