The Federal Government of Nigeria has recorded an unprecedented judicial milestone by securing approximately 150 convictions within the opening 48 hours of its latest accelerated mass terrorism trials.
The major update was officially disclosed on Tuesday by the Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), during an interactive briefing with judicial correspondents at the Federal High Court complex in Abuja, where high-profile cases are being tried simultaneously before ten designated federal judges.
The current judicial phase, which formally commenced on Monday, witnessed an intense opening docket with roughly 160 cases presented, yielding nearly 150 successful convictions on day one alone.
Continuing the momentum into Tuesday, prosecutors brought approximately 300 active cases before the panels, with an additional 84 cases fully optimized for final determination before the close of the daily legal session.
“Yesterday, we had about 160 trials. I think about 150 convictions,” AGF Lateef Fagbemi revealed to reporters. “Whatever we can do, or wherever we stop today, we’ll continue tomorrow and also on Thursday.
So it’s still ongoing. The message is clear, direct and straightforward. It is that the present administration is not taking the issue of terrorism with levity.”
The AGF, who is personally spearheading the federal prosecution teams, appealed to members of the general public to maintain patience as the rigorous exercise unfolds, reinforcing that the mass trials mirror the presidency's absolute dedication to accountability, transparency, and the rule of law.
This legal campaign represents the fourth distinct phase of mass anti-terror trials executed under the current administration.
To ensure the protection of constitutional rights, the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council, Aliyu Abubakar, is leading a robust defense team for the accused.
The complex trials are being handled by a distinguished panel of jurists, including Justices Binta Nyako, Emeka Nwite, Musa Liman, James Omotosho, Obiora Egwuatu, and Ekerete Akpan.
This week-long phase closely follows a previous judicial iteration held between April 7 and April 10, which saw more than 500 suspected insurgents arraigned before the Abuja division.
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