FG convicts 653 terrorism suspects as 1,060 face mass trial in Abuja

The Federal Government has secured 653 convictions from 1,060 terrorism suspects brought before the Federal High Court in Abuja during the ongoing 11th phase of mass trials.

According to Channels Television, as reported The Nation ,Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, disclosed this on Friday while reviewing the exercise.

Fagbemi said 880 cases had been tried as of midday Friday, resulting in 653 convictions, seven acquittals and 27 discharges.

He described the exercise as the largest phase since the government commenced mass terrorism trials.

The minister attributed the progress to judicial cooperation, effective prosecution and collaboration among security agencies.

He commended participating judges, particularly Justice Binta Nyako, who has been acting on behalf of Federal High Court Chief Judge John Tsoho.

Fagbemi also acknowledged the contributions of prosecutors, defence lawyers and relevant security institutions.

He explained that proceedings were ongoing, adding that final statistics would be released after the exercise concludes.