Malami: Trouble for Terrorists in Nigeria as Buhari Approved Funds for Prosecution of Boko Haram Suspects
- The Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has revealed the federal government's move against Boko Haram suspects
- In a court session at Abuja, Malami disclosed that the Buhari-Osinbajo-led administration will begin in soonest the mass prosecution of Boko Haram suspects
- Malami further hinted that the development has been finalised as the president has approved funds needed for the exercise
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The federal government will soon resume the mass prosecution of Boko Haram suspects being held in selected military formations, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, disclosed.
Malami, who spoke on Monday, December 12, in Abuja during a special court session to mark the new legal year (2022/2023) of the Federal High Court, said President Muhammadu Buhari had approved funds for the exercise, The Nation reported.
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A similar exercise had been conducted some years ago when such a trial was conducted in military facilities in Niger and Borno states.
Buhari gave the go-ahead for mass trial of Boko Haram suspects, Malami hinted
The AGF, who was represented by the Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary in the Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, hailed the Judiciary for its contribution to stabilising the nation’s democracy, The Punch reported.
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Malami said,
“I would like to use this opportunity to appreciate the recent special intervention granted by His Excellency, President Muhammadu Buhari, for the provision of funds and other logistics for the commencement of the second phase of prosecutions of Boko Haram suspects.
“It is my considered advisory that the fast-track innovations that were introduced in the electoral cases should also be extended to certain cases which are of high economic or commercial importance in view of the ripple effects of delay in the conclusion of such cases.”
"Nigerian Army killing Boko Haram children", Reuters releases fresh report as Lai Mohammed denies claim
Reuters has once again leveled serious allegations against the Nigerian military. In this latest report, the international media outfit on Monday, December 12, claimed that officers of the Nigerian Army are killing children of terrorists.
According to Reuters, the report was based on the revelations of more than 40 soldiers and civilians.
The international outfit said the source claimed to have witnessed the Nigerian military kill children or seen children’s corpses after a military operation.
Arewa group lauds COAS Farouq Yahaya, troops on war against banditry
Similarly, the Arewa Citizens Action for Good Governance has acknowledged the efforts of Lt. Gen. Yahaya in the fight against banditry and other forms of criminalities in the country.
In a statement signed by its president, Comrade Sani Mohammed, and sent to Legit.ng on Monday, November 14, the group said the zeal and commitment of the Nigerian Army are laudable and responsible for the numerous gains recorded so far in most parts of the country.
The group said since Yahaya assumed office, the operations of the Nigerian Army in addressing the security challenges in the country have been noteworthy.
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