The United States has commended the Nigerian government for accelerating the prosecution of terrorism-related cases, following the conviction of hundreds of suspects through a special court process in Abuja.
In a statement shared on X, U.S. official Massad Boulos described the development as a significant milestone in advancing justice and accountability.
“The United States commends the Nigerian government for its strong commitment to expediting trials addressing terrorism and related crimes,” the statement read.
Boulos specifically highlighted the conviction of 386 Islamist militants, noting that many of the cases had previously experienced prolonged delays within the judicial system.
He emphasized that faster and more transparent judicial processes are essential in combating extremism and rebuilding public confidence in the rule of law.
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The commendation follows remarks by the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, who disclosed that the convictions were secured at the Federal High Court in Abuja, during a four-day mass trial.
According to Fagbemi, the 386 convictions were part of 508 terrorism suspects prosecuted, representing a conviction rate of approximately two-thirds.
He explained that the expedited trials form part of the federal government’s broader strategy to clear the backlog of terrorism-related cases and strengthen national security through more efficient justice delivery.
The development comes amid sustained efforts by Nigerian authorities to tackle insurgency and restore public trust in the country’s judicial system.
