By Vivian Okejeme
The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has revealed that more that 600 suspected terrorists would be prosecuted.
Making this disclosure on Monday, the AGF reiterated that the federal government is committed to end activities of terrorism in the country.
Speaking to the media shortly after the ongoing mass trial, the AGF said the FG will ensure Nigeria is a safe heaven for all.
“The message is clear, direct and straight forward. The present administration is not taking the issue or terrorism with levity.
“And that is why you see the ongoing trials.Since the inception of this administration, this is about the fourth phase that we are undertaking.
“So the message is that everybody will know that terrorism in whatever former shape will not be relegated and will not be confined.
“Well, for this phase, the ones we have today, we have about 490. Tomorrow, we will have 84.
“But this 84 does not include the 120 that was brought forward from the last phase.
“So, in total, you have almost about 600 plus to content with for this phase.
“We have been assured by the honourable judges that they will do their utmost part to ensure that they clear this number for thelis phase,” the AGF said.
Assuring of accelerated hearing, the AGF said, “We have about 10 judges devoted to this case alone, and they are not doing any cases apart from the terrorism cases.
“I mean, total devotion to trial of terrorism cases.
“I am optimistic, and I have gotten assurance from them that they will do no other than this one, and they are spreading up the process without compromising the necessary safeguards and oversight that they are meant to do.”
