Federal Government Convicts 653 Terrorism Suspects in Abuja

The Federal Government has achieved the conviction of 653 individuals charged with terrorism offenses during an ongoing mass trial at the Federal High Court in Abuja. Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, made this announcement on Friday while addressing journalists after attending court proceedings.

Fagbemi reported that a total of about 880 cases had been determined since the latest phase of the trial commenced, with seven suspects acquitted and 27 others discharged. He emphasized that the trial is still ongoing, with final figures expected to be released after its conclusion.

As of 12:15 PM on the day of the announcement, 880 individuals had been tried, with 653 convicted. Fagbemi described this mass trial as one of the largest since the process began, attributing its progress to the cooperation and guidance from the judges involved.

He commended the judiciary, prosecution lawyers, defense counsel, and relevant government agencies for their roles in ensuring the smooth conduct of the proceedings.