The Federal Government is set to bring to trial 400 suspects under arrest for probably funding terrorism in Nigeria. This is according to the Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, who said this on Tuesday during a press conference in Lagos.
He also proclaimed the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari’s administration in tackling the menace of insurgency, banditry and other security threats across the country. “The Honourable Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice has announced that the Federal Government is set to prosecute 400 suspects arrested for allegedly funding terrorism,” he said.
“This is unprecedented and its a testament to the government’s determination to decisively tackle terrorism and other violent crimes.” The Minister also appealed to Nigerians to support security agencies, who face the added task of having to watch their backs while working to protect others. Mohammed also described attacks on security formations as a declaration of war against the country, condemning the assault on security operatives.
He added, “While the government continues with these efforts to restore peace and security continues, I want to appeal to all of us to play our part in lowering the palpable tension in the polity as a result of the security challenges. The first step is to tone down the rhetoric.