Trial of Suspected Boko Haram Members Resumes in Abuja
The Federal Government on Monday resumed the trial of suspected Boko Haram members in the Kainji Prosecution Project Phase IV in Abuja.
Speaking at the opening of the court session, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of. Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), said the first phase commenced in 2017.
Fagbemi said that the Federal Government, in the 2017 trial, secured a total of 366 convictions, while 896 others were discharged for lack of evidence and 61cases adjourned for further hearings.
He said the resumption of the prosecution of terrorism suspects marked another step in the journey of ensuring the security and safety of Nigeria and Nigerians.
According to him, security is a duty that is of utmost importance to all Nigerians, and a primary duty of government.
“I must acknowledge the fact uiat we nave come a longway in this initiative
“The first phase of the Kainji Prosecution Project commenced in October 2017 with remarkable achievements.
“We recorded a total of 366 convictions, 896 others were discharged for lack of sufficient evidence, and 61 other cases were adjourned for further hearing
“There have been three phases of the exercise so far, spanning between October 2017 and July 2018.
“I must, at this point, challenge all stakeholders to ensure that the momentum is sustained, seeing how important this assignment is to the wellbeing of our beloved country and its people,” he said.
Source: NAN
