Nigeria convicts 653 suspects in terrorism trials
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
In Nigeria, 653 terrorism suspects have been convicted in 880 cases heard during the 11th phase of mass trials, which involves 1,060 defendants. The provisional tally also includes seven acquittals and 27 cases dismissed, Federal Justice Minister Lateef Fagbemi told Punch.
Nigeria’s Federal High Court has convicted 653 suspects in the 11th phase of mass terrorism trials, Justice Minister and Attorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi said on Friday, according to Punch. Of the 880 cases examined by 12.15pm, there were also seven acquittals and 27 cases dismissed.
A total of 1,060 suspects appeared before the courts between 19 and 24 October, according to Lateef Fagbemi. He attributed the progress of the proceedings to the cooperation of judges, prosecution and defence lawyers, as well as security agencies, prison authorities and the Legal Aid Council.
The minister said this was the third phase held in 2026 and the 11th since the mass trials began. He particularly praised the work of the judges under Binta Nyako, who is acting president of the Federal High Court, according to Punch.
