The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Monday said the Federal Government was not taking the issue of terrorism lightly, declaring that the administration would continue to prosecute suspected terrorists to ensure the safety of Nigerians.
Fagbemi stated this at the commencement of a new phase of terrorism trials, involving hundreds of suspects facing terrorism-related charges.
Speaking with journalists in Abuja, the AGF said the ongoing proceedings underscored the Federal Government’s resolve to tackle terrorism and other threats to national security.
“The message is clear, direct and straightforward. It is that the present administration is not taking the issue of terrorism with levity. And that is why you see ongoing trials,” he said.
According to him, the latest proceedings represent the fourth phase of terrorism trials undertaken since the inception of the current administration.
“Since the inception of this administration, this is about the
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