Nigerian court convicts 386 in sweeping terrorism trial

In a rare and rapid display of judicial action, a court in Abuja has convicted 386 people on terrorism charges in just four days. The mass trial, which concluded Friday, targeted suspects linked to Nigeria’s ongoing insurgency and growing security crises. Over 500 cases were presented, with sentences of up to 20 years handed down to many guilty parties by a panel of ten judges. This prosecution sends a stark message, officials stated, underscoring the government’s intent to crack down on armed g