Nigeria resumes mass trial of terrorism suspects

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The Federal Government of Nigeria has resumed mass trials of persons allegedly involved in terrorism in a bid to ensure social justice by entrenching a transparent administrative system.

Also affected by the mass trials are suspects of other heinous crimes against the country.

Mr. Abu Michael, Head Stratcomm, National Counter Terrorism Centre -Office of National Security Adviser disclosed this development in a statement made available to newsmen in Abuja on Wednesday.

“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 Antorney 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 statement read.

“More than 300 suspects are on trial with 5 reputable judges manning the 5 courts and Chambers set up for speedy administration of justice on the ongoing trial in terrorism and other related cases in the country.”

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