Terrorism: FG secures 653 convictions, prosecutes 1,060 suspects
The Federal Government has secured a total of 653 convictions of persons arrested across the federation for their involvement in various acts of terrorism. The post Terrorism: FG secures 653 convictions, prosecutes…
Nigeria has for years grappled with insurgent violence led by Boko Haram and its offshoot, the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP), particularly in the North-East, alongside banditry and kidnapping-for-ransom networks in other parts of the country. In response, the Federal Government began staging mass trials of terrorism suspects at the Federal High Court in Abuja, moving thousands of detainees—many held for extended periods without trial—through a phased judicial process. These trials have long drawn scrutiny over due process concerns, the slow pace of prosecutions, and the conditions under which suspects were initially held.
The latest update, given by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, reports progress in the ongoing 11th phase of the trials, with 653 convictions out of 1,060 suspects prosecuted. Coverage across outlets is largely consistent on the headline figures, with Legit.ng additionally noting seven acquittals. Details such as sentencing terms, the specific charges involved, the identities of the convicts, and the timeline for concluding the remaining cases have not been disclosed in the reporting so far.