The federal government has disclosed that over 700 individuals have been convicted and imprisoned for terrorism-related offences across Nigeria, with several other trials ongoing in various courts nationwide.
The Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, made this known in a statement on Sunday, November 9, while reacting to questions about the country’s counterterrorism record, following renewed international scrutiny from the United States.
According to Idris, the figure reflects the outcome of trials conducted by the Special Terrorism Court, which was set up to accelerate the prosecution of Boko Haram and other insurgency-related cases.
Prosecutions of terrorism suspects are underway in courts across Nigeria, at both state and federal levels.
The Special Court for Boko Haram cases has held more than seven sittings, securing convictions for over 700 high-profile suspects. It is now in its eighth session with trials continuing," Idris said.
The minister explained that the Department of State Services (DSS) had concluded investigations into several major terror incidents and was already prosecuting those responsible.
These cases include the Owo Church attack in Ondo state, the Nyanya bombings near Abuja, and the Yelwata massacre in Benue State.
The DSS has completed investigations and is prosecuting major cases, including the Owo Church attack, the mastermind of the Nyanya bombings, and the Yelwata attack suspects. Police are currently trying hundreds of cases across all states, while the NSCDC and other agencies are also active nationwide," Idris said.
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