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Nigeria has received 44 new punishment in the terrorism trial of the ongoing Kainji detention facility, marking other steps in the country’s continuing effort to strengthen the criminal justice system and combat terrorism.
According to a statement issued on Saturday in Abuja by Mr. Michael Abu, Head of Strategic Communication at the National Counter Terrorism Center (NCTC) under the National Security Advisory Office (ONSA), the sentence was obtained during the 7 trial phase. Of the 54 people who were charged, 44 were temporarily punished by 10 cases were postponed.
The process took place in four courts, each led by the Federal High Court judge.
With the latest punishment, Nigeria has now recorded a total of 785 prosecution that was successful related to terrorism financing and other terrorism -related violations.
“This decision shows the government’s ongoing efforts to dismantle the extremist network, curb terrorism financing, and uphold justice as a tool for national security,” the statement said.
The convicted people receive sentences ranging from 10 to 30 years, all to be served with hard work, a measure that according to the government reflects gravity of violations and strong commitments for prevention and accountability.
The latest phase of the trial began on July 9 with a formal opening ceremony. Major. Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of NCTC, delivered a statement in the name of the National Security Advisor, Mallam Nuhu thousand. Attorney General Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), represented by the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation, Mohammed Babadoko Abubakar.
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The two officials reiterated Nigeria’s commitment to uphold the rule of law and demand terrorism through a just and transparent judicial process.
Mr. Abu also gave an update to the 6 previous trial phase, in which 237 cases were heard and 200 penalties were secured. Those who were sentenced to receive a number of sentences, including the death sentence, life imprisonment, and the provisions of 20 to 70 years, based on the severity of their crime.
Violations involved include attacks on civilians, kidnapping, murder, destruction of religious sites, and brutal attacks on the Gina Kara Kai community in Borno states, where women and children were kidnapped.
The federal government said this prosecution was part of a broader national strategy to fight terrorism, support victims, and uphold justice in facing extremism of violence.
