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Abu Hanifa Mohamed Musif

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Role

Defendant in the Wanathawilluwa explosives case

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Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment on 7 October 2026 over explosives and firearm materials at Wanathawilluwa

Status

Sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment on 7 October 2026

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Easter attacks

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• Abu Hanifa Mohamed Musif / Pleaded guilty and sentenced to 10 years in / Wanathawilluwa explosives case
  • Two defendants pleaded guilty to charges over stockpiling explosives and other prohibited materials in Wanathawilluwa in 2019 and were sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment each by a three-judge Colombo High Court bench.7 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana · Duo sentenced to 10 years’ rigorous imprisonment over Wanathawilluwa explosives case
  • Names the two as Abu Hanifa Mohamed Musif and Amir Hamza Mohamed Hamas. Time already spent in remand and prison was deducted from the sentences. They had told the court on 2 October 2026 that they would accept the charges.7 Oct 2026 · Sri Lanka Brief · Two jailed for 10 years over Wanathavilluwa explosives cache linked to Zahran Hashim of Easter Sunday attacks