{
  "id": 14715032,
  "title": "Nigerian Govt begins new phase of mass trial of suspected terrorists",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/15/nigerian-govt-begins-new-phase-of-mass-trial-of-suspected-terrorists",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-15T14:08:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/15/nigerian-govt-begins-new-phase-of-mass-trial-of-suspected-terrorists/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, the Federal Government initiated a new phase of mass trials for suspected terrorists, as reported by NAN. This development is part of the government's broader strategy to tackle the backlog of terrorism cases and expedite justice for offenses related to insurgency and armed criminal networks. Previously, the mass trial had been held in Kainji, Niger, but has now been moved to the Federal High Court in Abuja and is expected to conclude within a few days.\n\nSeveral judges will preside over the proceedings, including Justice Binta Nyako, Justice James Omotosho, Justice Salim Ibrahim, Justice Emeka Nwite, Justice Obiora Egwuatu, Justice Hauwa Yilwa, Justice Joyce Abdulmalik, and Justice Peter Lifu, among others. A large number of defendants are set to appear, with 34 suspected terrorists listed on Justice Ibrahim's docket on Thursday alone, while 25 defendants were listed on Justice Lifu's court docket.\n\nThe Attorney-General of the Federation, Rotimi Oyedepo, SAN, led the team of government lawyers for the proceedings, while Aliyu Abubakar, Director General of the Legal Aid Council, represented the defense. The security situation was heightened around the court premises. In the previous phase, over 500 alleged terrorists were tried from April 7 to April 10 in Abuja, which the AGF deemed as phase nine of the mass trial exercise.",
  "summary": "The Federal Government on Thursday began a fresh phase of mass trial of suspected terrorists. According to NAN, the mass trial initiative is part of the Federal Government’s broader strategy to clear the backlog of terrorism cases and accelerate justice for offences linked to insurgency and armed criminal networks across the country. The trial, which […] Nigerian Govt begins new phase of mass…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}