The Nigerian Government on Monday arraigned over 600 individuals suspected of terrorist acts before the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja, in another phase of terrorism trials.
Speaking to journalists after the arraignment, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, said the ongoing prosecution sends a clear and direct message that “the present administration is not taking the issue of terrorism lightly. That is why you see ongoing trials”.
According to the AGF, the exercise marks the fourth phase of terrorism-related prosecutions under the President Bola Tinubu administration, stressing that acts of terrorism in any form would not be tolerated.
“Let everybody know that terrorism in whatever form or shape will not be tolerated. We will fight with everything we have to make Nigeria a haven for everybody,” he stated.
Providing details of the ongoing phase, Fagbemi disclosed that about 490 suspects were arraigned on the first day, while an additional 84 suspects were expected to appear in court the following day. He noted that the figure excluded 102 cases carried over from the previous phase.
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