The Federal Government has announced a major breakthrough in its fight against terrorism, revealing that about 150 terrorism suspects were convicted within the first 48 hours of an ongoing mass trial exercise in Abuja. The development underscores the administration’s renewed determination to tackle insecurity and accelerate the prosecution of individuals accused of terrorism-related offences across the country.
The disclosure was made by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, while addressing journalists at the Federal High Court in Abuja, where multiple courtrooms are simultaneously handling hundreds of cases.
According to the minister, approximately 160 cases were heard on the first day of proceedings, resulting in nearly 150 convictions. He further explained that around 300 additional cases were brought before the courts on the second day, with dozens more expected to be concluded before the close of proceedings. The exercise is expected to continue through the week until all scheduled cases are addressed. ..READ THE FULL ARTICLE HERE .
Fagbemi stressed that the ongoing trials send a clear message that the Nigerian government will no longer tolerate terrorism in any form. He described the current proceedings as the fourth phase of mass terrorism trials under the present administration and said the objective is to strengthen accountability while ensuring justice is delivered more efficiently.
The large-scale trials are being conducted before multiple judges at the Federal High Court, allowing numerous cases to proceed simultaneously. Among the judges overseeing the proceedings are Binta Nyako, Emeka Nwite, Musa Liman, James Omotosho, Obiora Egwuatu and Ekerete Akpan.
The Attorney-General is personally leading the prosecution team, while the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council, Aliyu Abubakar, is heading the defence team.
The current operation follows an earlier phase conducted in April 2026, during which no fewer than 500 suspected terrorists were tried in Abuja. The Federal Government says the mass trial initiative is designed to reduce the backlog of terrorism cases that have accumulated over the years and speed up justice delivery for crimes linked to insurgency and armed criminal networks operating across Nigeria.
Authorities have appealed to Nigerians to remain patient as the process continues, insisting that the exercise demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening the rule of law, improving national security and ensuring that perpetrators of terrorism are held accountable for their actions.
