The Federal Government has commenced the trial of more than 300 suspects arrested for various alleged terrorist activities in the country.

It was gathered that the suspects are undergoing trials before five reputable judges manning the five courts and chambers set up for speedy administration of justice on the ongoing trial in terrorism and other related cases in the country by the Federal Government.

“The trial involves multiple stakeholders, CCG prosecutors, and defense counsel from the Legal Aid Council of Nigeria (LACON).

“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),” a source told our correspondent.

The source further explained that before now, over 800 case files have been reviewed, and charges drafted for efficient prosecution in order to ensure that justice is appropriately served.

“Between 2017 and 2018, the trials so far resulted in 163 convictions, 882 discharges and 5 acquittals while suspects that were inculpable were being deradicalised, engaged in profitable ventures, and efforts to reintegrate them are being sustained.

“The NCTC-ONSA 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,” the source added.

Head Stratcomm National Counter Terrorism Centre -Office of National security Adviser ‘Mr Abu Michael also confirmed the commencement of the resumed trial. (Nigerian Tribune)

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