The Federal Government has secured approximately 150 convictions within the first two days of its latest phase of mass terrorism trials. The figures were disclosed by the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, following the current phase, which commenced on Monday and had already recorded about 160 trials.
Fagbemi told reporters at the Federal High Court in Abuja that proceedings on Tuesday brought approximately 300 cases before the courts, with another 84 cases expected to be concluded before the close of the day. The exercise will continue on Wednesday and Thursday.
The AGF appealed for patience from the public, stressing that the initiative reflected the government’s commitment to justice, accountability, and the rule of law, and that the message is clear that the present administration is not taking the issue of terrorism lightly.
The prosecution is being led by the AGF himself, while the Director General of the Legal Aid Council, Aliyu Abubakar, heads the defence team, with trials taking place simultaneously before ten judges, including Justices Binta Nyako, Emeka Nwite, Musa Liman, James Omotosho, Obiora Egwuatu, and Ekerete Akpan, with proceedings across several courtrooms expected to run through Thursday.
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