FG Records 150 Convictions in Two Days of Mass Terrorism Trial — AGF Fagbemi

‎The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), has revealed that approximately 150 convictions have been secured within the first two days of the Federal Government’s ongoing mass trial of terrorism suspects.

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‎Fagbemi disclosed this while speaking with journalists in Abuja on Tuesday, noting that the latest phase of the trial, which commenced on Monday, is still ongoing and is expected to continue until Thursday.

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‎According to the AGF, about 160 cases were heard on the first day of the exercise, resulting in nearly 150 convictions.

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‎“Yesterday we had about 160 trials. I think about 150 convictions,” he said.

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‎He added that proceedings continued on Tuesday with about 300 cases before the courts, while another 84 cases were expected to be concluded.

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‎Whatever we can do or wherever we stop today (Tuesday), we’ll continue tomorrow and also on Thursday. So it’s still ongoing,” he stated.

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‎Fagbemi appealed to Nigerians to remain patient as the process continues, stressing that the exercise forms part of the government’s efforts to promote justice, accountability, and the rule of law.

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‎In the previous phase of the exercise, no fewer than 500 suspected terrorists were tried in Abuja between April 7 and April 10.

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‎The mass trial initiative is part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to clear the backlog of terrorism-related cases and accelerate the prosecution of offences linked to insurgency and organised criminal networks across the country.

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