FG Secures 2,512 Terrorism Convictions in Nine Years, Records 791 in Latest Trial Phase

The Federal Government says it has secured 2,512 convictions in terrorism-related cases over the past nine years, following the conclusion of the 11th phase of terrorism trials at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre under the Office of the National Security Adviser, Major General Adamu Laka, disclosed the figures during a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday.

791 Convictions Recorded in Latest Trial Phase

According to Laka, the 11th phase, conducted in October 2026, resulted in 791 additional convictions from 1,069 cases handled across 10 Federal High Court sessions in Abuja.

He explained that the first 10 phases had produced 1,721 convictions, while the latest phase increased the cumulative figure to 2,512.

The other outcomes included seven acquittals, 41 discharges, four cases struck out, three withdrawn cases, 211 adjournments, 11 pending cases and one case recorded under another category.

Boko Haram Member Sentenced to Death

Laka identified the conviction and death sentence of Suleiman Abu as one of the significant outcomes of the latest phase.

He said the Federal High Court found Abu guilty of membership of Boko Haram and participation in terrorist attacks on military facilities and civilians, which resulted in deaths and serious injuries.

The National Coordinator said the trial outcomes demonstrated the government's commitment to holding terrorism suspects and their financiers accountable while upholding the rule of law and the fundamental rights of defendants.

He added that the convictions reinforced the principle that individuals found criminally responsible for terrorism offences must be held accountable under the law.

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