The Federal Authorities has secured 44 convictions out of 54 people arraigned for terrorism financing throughout Section 7 of the continued Kainji Detention Facility Terrorism Trials.
In response to an announcement launched by Michael Abu, Head of the Division of Strategic Communication on the Nationwide Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser (ONSA), the trials had been performed throughout 4 courts, with ten instances adjourned for additional listening to.
The convictions, the assertion famous, mark a big milestone within the authorities’s efforts to dismantle extremist funding networks and uphold accountability via the rule of legislation.
The convicted people obtained jail sentences starting from 10 to 30 years, all to be served with laborious labour a measure the assertion described as underscoring the gravity of their crimes and the Nigerian justice system’s zero tolerance for terrorism and its enablers.
Section 7 of the trials commenced on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and was formally flagged off at a gap ceremony held on the Kainji facility.
Adamu Laka, the Nationwide Coordinator of the NCTC, delivered a keynote speech on behalf of the Nationwide Safety Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Prince Lateef Fagbemi Lawyer Normal of the Federation and Minister of Justice, was represented by Mohammed Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation,
Each officers used the event to reaffirm the federal government’s dedication to justice, accountability, and the lawful prosecution of terrorism-related offences.
They emphasised that the continued mass trials mirror Nigeria’s resolve to counter violent extremism utilizing a clear and rules-based authorized course of.
In response to the assertion, the lately concluded Section 6 trials had seen 237 terrorism-related instances heard, resulting in 200 convictions.
“These convicted confronted a large spectrum of penalties, together with the loss of life sentence, life imprisonment, and jail phrases starting from 20 to 70 years, relying on the severity of their crimes.
“The fees included mass killings, destruction of spiritual and civilian infrastructure, and the kidnapping and abuse of girls and youngsters, notably within the Gina Kara Kai group of Borno State.
“With the profitable conclusion of Section 7, Nigeria has now recorded a complete of 785 convictions associated to terrorism financing and related offences”, the assertion reads.
The FG has stated that achievement represents vital progress in disrupting terror networks, reducing off monetary help to insurgents, and restoring public belief within the nation’s safety and judicial methods.
The NCTC and the Workplace of the Nationwide Safety Adviser reiterated that the struggle in opposition to terrorism can be sustained via each offensive operations and the continued deployment of lawful judicial mechanisms to make sure lasting peace and justice for victims of terror.
