The federal government has secured 860 convictions in terrorism-related cases over the past seven years, according to the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN).
The announcement came on Tuesday in Abuja after a high-level meeting with senior officials from the United States government.
Fagbemi disclosed that from 2017 to 2025, Nigerian courts delivered 860 terrorism convictions alongside 891 acquittals, figures he said underscore the government’s adherence to due process and the rule of law.
He emphasised that terrorism suspects are rigorously profiled, investigated, and subjected to transparent trials, adding that authorities comply fully with judicial decisions, whether they result in conviction or acquittal.
The minister noted that terrorism prosecutions remain active across the country and revealed that he personally attends some of the proceedings to ensure diligence and fairness.
“Trials are still ongoing, and we continue to strengthen our prosecutorial procedures in line with global best practices,” he said.
His meeting with the U.S. delegation, which included Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights and Labour Riley M. Barnes and U.S. Ambassador to Nigeria Richard Mills Jr., was part of continued bilateral engagement aimed at enhancing counter-terrorism collaboration.
Fagbemi also dismissed claims that Nigeria’s security situation is driven by religious motivations.
