FG Secures 1,721 Terrorism Convictions as Mass Trial Programme Delivers Record Prosecution Milestone
Linus Aleke in Abuja
The Federal Government has secured 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offences through its Mass Trial Programme, with more than half of the convictions recorded in 2026 alone, marking a significant milestone in Nigeria’s prosecution of terrorism cases while reinforcing its commitment to due process and the rule of law.
Speaking at the Joint Security Press Briefing by spokespersons of the security, defence and law enforcement agencies, the Director of Legal Services at the Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA), Zakari Usman Mijinyawa, said the Mass Trial Programme has continued to strengthen the administration of criminal justice in terrorism cases through a coordinated effort involving the Office of the National Security Adviser, the Federal Ministry of Justice, the Judiciary, security and law enforcement agencies, as well as international partners.
According to him, the programme, which commenced in October 2017, has successfully concluded 10 phases of mass trials, leading to 1,721 convictions for terrorism and related offences across the country.
