{
  "id": 16235453,
  "title": "FG Secures Conviction of 653 Terrorists in Latest Mass Trial",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/23/fg-secures-conviction-of-653-terrorists-in-latest-mass-trial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-23T21:29:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/10/23/fg-secures-conviction-of-653-terrorists-in-latest-mass-trial/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Federal Government of Nigeria has secured the conviction of 653 individuals accused of terrorism-related offenses in a recent mass trial, according to Attorney General of the Federation Prince Lateef Fagbemi. The trials are currently in their 11th phase, with 1,060 suspects brought before the courts for trial. By noon on Friday, 880 cases had been tried, resulting in 653 convictions, 7 acquittals, and 27 discharges. The AGF highlighted that this phase is apparently the largest yet, underscoring the collaborative efforts of various institutions, including the Office of the National Security Adviser (NSA), Department of State Services (DSS), military, police, correctional centers, and the Legal Aid Council. The AGF also expressed gratitude to the judges handling the cases, particularly Justice Binta Nyako, and to the defense lawyers who engaged with their clients prior to court proceedings. Deradicalization of recommended suspects is considered an essential aspect of the proceedings, aimed at helping individuals understand and regret their actions and reintegrate into society.",
  "summary": "Alex Enumah in Abuja The federal government has secured the conviction of 653 persons charged with offences bordering on acts of terrorism before the Federal High Court, Abuja. Attorney General",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}