FG Records 150 Terrorism Convictions Within Two Days, Says AGF

The Federal Government has secured about 150 convictions in the opening days of its latest round of terrorism prosecutions, Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, revealed on Tuesday.

Speaking with journalists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where multiple terrorism cases are being heard concurrently before 10 judges, Fagbemi said the ongoing exercise had already yielded significant results.

According to the minister, the current phase of the trials, which began on Monday, witnessed roughly 160 cases being heard, resulting in approximately 150 convictions on the first day.

“Yesterday, we handled about 160 cases, and nearly 150 ended in convictions,” he stated.

Fagbemi further disclosed that close to 300 matters were scheduled for hearing on Tuesday, with an additional 84 cases expected to be concluded before the end of proceedings.

He noted that the exercise would continue through Wednesday and Thursday, assuring that all pending matters would be addressed in phases.

“Whatever remains unfinished today will continue tomorrow and, if necessary, on Thursday. The process is still ongoing,” he said.

The Attorney-General urged Nigerians to remain patient as the legal process unfolds, emphasizing that the trials demonstrate the administration’s resolve to uphold justice, accountability and the rule of law.

Earlier on Monday, Fagbemi described the exercise as the fourth phase of large-scale terrorism trials conducted under the current administration, stressing that it underscores the government’s firm stance against terrorism and related crimes.

“The message is simple and unmistakable: this administration is treating the fight against terrorism with the seriousness it deserves. The ongoing trials reflect that commitment,” he said.

He added that the government would continue to pursue individuals involved in terrorist activities, insisting that acts of terror would not be tolerated under any circumstance.

The prosecution team is being led by the Attorney-General, while the defence is headed by Aliyu Abubakar, Director-General of the Legal Aid Council.

Judges presiding over the cases include Binta Nyako, Emeka Nwite, Musa Liman, James Omotosho, Obiora Egwuatu and Ekerete Akpan, among others, with proceedings taking place simultaneously in several courtrooms.

The ongoing phase of the terrorism trials is expected to conclude on Thursday, although the broader exercise has been scheduled to run for one week.

This latest round follows an earlier phase held between April 7 and April 10, during which more than 500 terrorism suspects were arraigned and tried before the Federal High Court in Abuja.