A Nigerian court has convicted 125 Boko Haram members and financiers in a mass trial.
The verdict was delivered on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 23rd and 24th, at Kainji, Niger State, according to Kamarudeen Ogundele, spokesperson to Lateef Fagbemi, Nigeria’s Attorney-General.
The suspects faced a range of charges including terrorism, terrorism financing, and crimes against humanity. Among those convicted, 85 were found guilty of terrorism financing, 22 for crimes related to the International Criminal Court, and 18 for direct acts of terrorism.
The mass trial, overseen by five Federal High Court judges, is part of the Nigerian government’s ongoing efforts to dismantle the insurgent group.
The conviction comes as the Nigerian military continues its offensive against Boko Haram in the Northeast region. While the group has been significantly weakened in recent years, it remains a threat to civilian populations and security forces.
The government has also implemented various deradicalization programs aimed at reintegrating former Boko Haram fighters into society.
—Ezinwanne Onwuka reports for TruthNigeria from Abuja.
