Monday, December 16, 2024 - Over 325 terrorists have been prosecuted and convicted by the Federal Government.
A statement from the National Counter Terrorism Centre, Office of the
National Security Adviser, in a statement on Sunday, December 15, 2024, said
the feat was achieved in Phase 5 and Phase 6 trials held at the Kainji
Detention Facility.
In the Phase 5 trial, which occurred in July 2024, 143 cases were heard,
with 125 convictions secured.
During Phase 6, held at the same venue, a total of 237 cases were heard,
with 200 convictions secured.
According to the statement, the terrorists received various sentences,
ranging from the death penalty to life imprisonment and terms of 20 to 70
years, depending on the severity of their crimes.
The government added that those sentenced to the maximum penalty were
individuals found guilty of heinous offences, including attacks on women and
children, destruction of religious sites, the slaughter of innocent civilians,
and the abduction of women and children in a brutal assault on the Gina Kara
Kai community in Borno State.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria has achieved a major milestone in its
unwavering campaign against terrorism, including Boko Haram insurgency, IPOB
insurrection, and banditry as over 200 terrorists have been successfully
prosecuted and convicted during the just-concluded Phase 6 Terrorism Trials
held at the Kainji Detention Facility from December 9 to 13, 2024,” the
statement read.
“A total of 237 cases were heard from the trials. The convicted
individuals received various sentences, ranging from the death penalty to life
imprisonment and terms of 20 to 70 years, reflecting the severity of their
crimes.
“Among those sentenced to the maximum penalty were individuals found
guilty of heinous offences, including attacks on women and children,
destruction of religious sites, the slaughter of innocent civilians, and the
abduction of women and children in a brutal assault at Gina Kara Kai community
in Borno State."
The government stated that terrorist financiers were sentenced to life
imprisonment.
“Additionally, individuals involved in terrorism financing – a critical
enabler of violent activities – were sentenced to life imprisonment,
underscoring the Federal Government’s unyielding resolve to dismantle all
aspects of terrorist networks.
“This achievement highlights the government’s commitment to delivering
justice for victims of terrorism and safeguarding the lives and property of all
Nigerians.
“At the Phase 5 of the Terrorism Trial that took place in July this
year, 143 cases were heard with 125 convictions,” it added.
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