/ Jun 15, 2026
/ Jun 15, 2026

Nigeria begins mass trial of terrorism suspects in Abuja court

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The Federal Government has commenced a mass trial involving terrorism suspects at the Federal High Court in Abuja, as legal proceedings begin for dozens of defendants facing terrorism-related charges.

 

The cases, which were previously handled in Kainji, Niger State, have now been transferred to the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Court officials confirmed that 58 suspected terrorists were listed for arraignment before Justice Emeka Nwite on Monday.

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, is leading the prosecution team, while defence lawyers are being coordinated by the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council, Aliyu Abubakar.

The proceedings are taking place across multiple courtrooms and are expected to last four days. Several judges are handling different cases, including Justices Binta Nyako, Musa Liman, James Omotosho, Obiora Egwuatu and Ekerete Akpan among others.

The Federal High Court proceedings mark a significant coordination effort in handling terrorism-related prosecutions across Nigeria.

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Nigeria begins mass trial of terrorism suspects in Abuja court

The Federal Government has commenced a mass trial involving terrorism suspects at the Federal High Court in Abuja, as legal proceedings begin for dozens of defendants facing terrorism-related charges.   The cases, which were previously handled in Kainji, Niger State, have now been transferred to the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja. Court officials confirmed that 58 suspected terrorists were listed for arraignment before Justice Emeka Nwite on Monday. The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, is leading the prosecution team, while defence lawyers are being coordinated by the Director-General of the Legal Aid Council, Aliyu Abubakar. The proceedings are taking place across multiple courtrooms and are expected to last four days. Several judges are handling different cases, including Justices Binta Nyako, Musa Liman, James Omotosho, Obiora Egwuatu and Ekerete Akpan among others. The Federal High Court proceedings mark a significant coordination effort in handling terrorism-related prosecutions across Nigeria.
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