The Federal Government has secured nearly 150 convictions from about 160 terrorism-related cases heard on the first day of ongoing mass trial proceedings at the Federal High Court in Abuja, underscoring efforts to strengthen the country’s counterterrorism prosecution framework.
Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, disclosed this on Tuesday while briefing journalists at the court premises, where more than 600 terrorism suspects are currently facing prosecution.
According to Fagbemi, the exercise, which began on Monday, is expected to continue through Thursday as authorities seek to conclude hearings in hundreds of pending cases.
“The exercise is still ongoing. It will continue today, tomorrow and on Thursday,” the AGF said.
“Yesterday, about 160 trials were conducted. Nearly 150 convictions were secured.”
