Nigeria Begins Trial of 400 Terror Suspects in Abuja

On June 15, 2026, the Nigerian government began the trial of 400 suspected terrorists implicated in recent terrorist attacks across the country. The trial is taking place at the Federal High Court in Abuja, overseen by Chief Judge John Tsoho.

Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Olasunkanmi Fagbemi, is leading the prosecution team, supported by Director of Public Prosecutions, Rotimi Oyedepo. The suspects are being defended by lawyers from the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria.

The trial is scheduled to run from June 15 to June 18, 2026, with the court handling the cases as a special task force. The suspects were previously held at military detention facilities in Kainji, Niger State, and Abuja.

Fagbemi assured that the trial would be fair, just, and transparent, emphasizing the importance of justice for Nigeria. This trial follows a successful prosecution of 500 suspects two months prior.