The National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser (ONSA) says over 300 persons allegedly involved in terrorism and suspects of other heinous crimes against the Nigerian State are on trial.
The ongoing trial involves 5 reputable judges manning the 5 courts and Chambers for the speedy administration of justice on the ongoing trial in terrorism and other related cases in the country.
This move according to a statement by the Head Strategic Communication, NCTC- ONSA, Abu Michael on Wednesday 24th July, 2024 said is in pursuance of the Federal Government of Nigeria’s commitment to promoting social justice by entrenching transparent administrative system,
The ongoing trial which is in line with the International Criminal Justice system is being administered by the Federal High Court of Nigeria with the Complex Casework Group (CCG) of the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, in collaboration with other critical stakeholders under the coordination and supervision of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National security Adviser (ONSA).
The trial involves multiple stakeholders, CCG prosecutors, and defense counsel from the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON). And before now, over 800 case files have been reviewed, and charges are drafted for efficient prosecution in order to ensure that justice is appropriately served.
The statement further said between 2017 and 2018, the trials so far resulted in 163 convictions, 882 discharges and 5 accquitals. Suspects that are inculpable are being deradicalised, engaged in profitable ventures, and efforts to reintegrate them are being sustained.
The NCTC-ONSA says it is working assiduously with relevant authorities in fulfilling its mandates and to boosting the efforts of the incumbent administration towards realising good governance and a just society.
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