A mass trial held in Kainji, Niger State, has resulted in the conviction of 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers.
The trials, which took place over two days, saw the defendants face charges ranging from terrorism financing to International Criminal Court (ICC) related crimes.
According to reports, 85 individuals were found guilty of terrorism financing, while 22 were convicted of ICC related crimes. The remaining defendants were found guilty of terrorism.
“No fewer than 125 Boko Haram terrorists and financiers have been convicted in the resumed mass trial held over two days in Kainji, Niger State.
“They were convicted of charges bordering on terrorism, terrorism financing, rendering material support, and cases relating to International Criminal Court (ICC) criminality.
“The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), is superintending over the trial in conjunction with the Office of the National Security Adviser,” Special Adviser to the President on Communication & Publicity, Office of the Attorney General of the Federation, Kamarudeen Ogundele said in a statement on Friday.
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