FG Convicts 386 Boko Haram, ISWAP Members in Abuja

The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured the conviction of 386 members of Boko Haram and the Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) during a special court session held at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, disclosed this information on a Tuesday, following a four-day court sitting.

A total of 508 defendants were arraigned, with the government accusing them of providing financial and logistical support to terrorist groups. The court found the defendants guilty of various charges, leading to sentences ranging from five years to life imprisonment, depending on the severity of the charges.

Additionally, eight defendants were discharged, and two were acquitted. Fagbemi noted that a batch of 112 suspects whose cases were not addressed will be arraigned in the next phase of mass trials scheduled for June 15-18, 2026.

He commended the judges for their commitment to due process and transparency during the proceedings.