44 Convicted Of Terror Financing, Get 30-Year Jail Term

July 13, 2025
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Forty-four out of 54 suspects arraigned for terrorism financing who were arraigned at the Kainji Detention Facility in Niger State, have been convicted for terrorism financing.

The Head of Strategic Communication at the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Abu Michael, announced this in a statement on Friday.

The suspects were arraigned on Wednesday as part of ongoing terrorism trials.

The convictions, the statement noted, marked a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to dismantle extremist funding networks and uphold accountability through the rule of law.

The convicted individuals received prison sentences ranging from 10 to 30 years, all to be served with hard labour, a measure the statement described as underscoring the gravity of their crimes and the Nigerian justice system’s zero tolerance for terrorism and its enablers.

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Phase 7 of the trials commenced on Wednesday, July 9, 2025, and was officially flagged off at an opening ceremony held at the Kainji facility.

Adamu Laka, the National Coordinator of the NCTC, delivered a keynote speech on behalf of the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.

Prince Lateef Fagbemi, Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, was represented by Mohammed Abubakar, Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation.

According to the statement, the recently concluded Phase 6 trials had seen 237 terrorism-related cases heard, leading to 200 convictions.

“Those convicted faced a wide spectrum of penalties, including the death sentence, life imprisonment, and jail terms ranging from 20 to 70 years, depending on the severity of their crimes.

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“The charges included mass killings, destruction of religious and civilian infrastructure, and the abduction and abuse of women and children, particularly in the Gina Kara Kai community of Borno State.

“With the successful conclusion of Phase 7, Nigeria has now recorded a total of 785 convictions related to terrorism financing and associated offences”, the statement reads.

The FG has said that achievement represents significant progress in disrupting terror networks, cutting off financial support to insurgents, and restoring public trust in the nation’s security and judicial systems.

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