The Federal Government has secured 2,512 convictions in terrorism-related cases following the conclusion of the 11th phase of mass trials at the Federal High Court in Abuja.

The National Coordinator of the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC), Office of the National Security Adviser, Major General Adamu Laka, disclosed this on Tuesday during a press briefing in Abuja.

Laka said the latest phase of the trials produced 791 additional convictions, bringing the cumulative number recorded across the 11 phases to 2,512.

The trials were conducted between October 15 and 17 and October 22 and 24, 2026, with 1,069 cases handled across 10 courts of the Federal High Court sitting in Abuja.

Providing a breakdown of the outcomes, the NCTC coordinator said the courts recorded 791 convictions, seven acquittals, 41 discharges, four cases struck out and three withdrawn.

He added that 211 cases were adjourned, 11 remained pending, while one was classified under another category.

Laka explained that the first 10 phases of the mass trials had produced 1,721 convictions before the latest exercise added another 791.

He said the results reflected efforts by the government and relevant judicial and security institutions to prosecute terrorism-related offences and ensure accountability through the justice system.

One of the notable outcomes of the latest phase was the conviction and death sentence imposed on a Boko Haram member, Suleiman Abu.

According to Laka, Abu was convicted for membership of the terrorist organisation and participation in attacks on military facilities and civilians, which resulted in deaths and serious injuries.

He said the judgment demonstrated that individuals involved in terrorism would be held accountable where their criminal responsibility had been established beyond reasonable doubt.

The NCTC coordinator also disclosed that the latest phase addressed the financial networks supporting terrorist activities, with 201 terrorism-financing cases handled by the courts.

He explained that individuals and networks involved in financing, facilitating and supporting terrorist activities remained an important focus of the government’s counter-terrorism efforts.

According to him, such networks provide resources for weapons procurement, recruitment, transportation and other operational activities of terrorist organisations.

Laka maintained that accountability for terrorism-related offences should extend beyond individuals directly involved in attacks to those who knowingly provide financial or other forms of support.

Meanwhile, the Director of Public Prosecutions at the Federal Ministry of Justice, Rotimi Oyedepo (SAN), said the Federal Government would ensure that defendants whose fundamental rights had been violated received appropriate remedies in accordance with the law.

Oyedepo stressed that constitutional protections applied to everyone, including individuals accused of serious criminal offences.

He explained that defendants who believed their rights had been violated could approach the courts for appropriate remedies, including damages and apologies where justified.

He also said the government was taking steps to ensure that legal advice recommending the release of defendants was implemented.

However, Oyedepo cautioned against attempts by individuals to exploit alleged rights violations to obtain financial benefits, maintaining that compensation would be considered for genuine claims in line with the law.

Nigeria commenced mass trials of suspected terrorists in October 2017, with the first phase conducted at the Wawa Military Cantonment in Kainji, Niger State.

The subsequent phases formed part of the Federal Government’s efforts to prosecute terrorism-related cases arising from investigations by security and intelligence agencies.

Laka attributed the outcomes of the trials to cooperation among the judiciary, prosecuting authorities, investigative agencies, defence counsel and other institutions involved in the administration of criminal justice.

He also emphasised the importance of ensuring fair hearings, respect for constitutional rights and the proper evaluation of evidence before convictions are secured.