FG insists security challenges not religious as Nigeria records 860 terrorism convictions, 891 acquittals

Justice Minister opposes human rights protection bill

Lateef Fagbemi, (SAN), the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice

The Federal Government has clarified that Nigeria’s security challenges are not driven by religion, noting that between 2017 and 2025, the country secured 860 terrorism convictions while 891 suspects were acquitted. Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justic

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