Nigeria convicts 386 Islamist militants in mass trials - Reuters
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"In total, we brought about 508 cases. Of these 508, we were able to secure 386 convictions."
— Nigeria’s attorney general , Politician
"We brought 508 cases to the court and out of this number, we were able to secure 386 convictions, eight discharges, two acquittals and 112 cases adjourned to the next session or phase."
— Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
"We brought 508 cases to the court and out of this number, we were able to secure 386 convictions, eight discharges, two acquittals and 112 cases adjourned to the next session or phase."
— Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
"These are not normal times. Yet, they answered the call to serve the nation. We are grateful for their commitment."
— Prince Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
"There is no space for terrorism in Nigeria."
— Prince Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
"more than 500 cases were heard at the Federal High Court."
— Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
"The mass trial and the imprisonment of the 386 terrorists would serve as a signal to criminals that Nigeria has no space for heinous crimes like terrorism."
— Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
"He claimed to have two wives and six children and that he had not been allowed to see or communicate with any member of his family for more than 10 years since he had been in detention."
— Babagana Habeeb , Politician
"We brought 508 cases to the court and out of this number, we were able to secure 386 convictions, eight discharges, two acquittals and 112 cases adjourned to the next session or phase."
— Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
"The convictions sent a strong signal to criminal elements, stressing that Nigeria would not tolerate acts of terrorism."
— Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
"The mass trial and the imprisonment of the 386 terrorists will serve as a signal to criminals that Nigeria has no space for heinous crimes like terrorism."
— Prince Lateef Fagbemi , Politician
Key People
A former senatorial candidate in Borno State convicted for selling petroleum to terrorists.
Judge of the Federal High Court in Abuja who presided over several notable cases.
Attorney General of Nigeria.
Nigeria’s attorney general is responsible for overseeing legal matters and representing the state in court.
Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice in Nigeria.
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A Nigerian court convicted over 300 individuals in a mass terrorism trial that lasted four days, with sentences ranging up to 20 years. The trial is part of Nigeria's broader efforts to combat terrorism and insurgency in the north.
Nigeria has convicted nearly 400 Islamist militants following mass trials held this week in Abuja. The trials are part of ongoing efforts to address terrorism linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Nigeria has convicted nearly 400 Islamist militants following mass trials held this week in Abuja. The trials are part of ongoing efforts to address terrorism linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Nigeria has convicted nearly 400 Islamist militants following mass trials held this week in Abuja. The trials are part of ongoing efforts to address terrorism linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Nigeria has convicted 386 Islamist militants following mass trials held this week in Abuja. The trials are part of ongoing efforts to address terrorism linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Nigeria secured 386 convictions out of 508 terrorism-related cases prosecuted at the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court. The trials are part of ongoing efforts to address terrorism linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP.
Nigeria has convicted nearly 400 Islamist militants following mass trials held this week in Abuja. The trials are part of ongoing efforts to address terrorism linked to Boko Haram and ISWAP.
The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted 386 terrorists over four days, sentencing them to various jail terms ranging from five years to life imprisonment. The trials are part of Nigeria's efforts to combat terrorism.
The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted 386 terrorists over four days, sentencing them to various jail terms ranging from five years to life imprisonment. The trials are part of Nigeria's efforts to combat terrorism.
Nigeria secured the conviction of 386 terrorism suspects following a coordinated trial process at the Federal High Court in Abuja, reinforcing efforts to combat violent extremism and uphold the rule of law.
The Federal High Court in Abuja convicted 386 terrorists over four days, sentencing them to various jail terms ranging from five years to life imprisonment. The trials are part of Nigeria's efforts to combat terrorism.
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